ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatric Nursing 2023 Questions
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A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a toddler who has manifestations of epiglottitis.
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Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Place intubation equipment at the bedside. This is the first action the nurse should take in a potentially life-threatening situation to ensure airway management readiness. Placing intubation equipment allows for immediate intervention if the child's respiratory status deteriorates. Obtaining an x-ray (
A) or administering antibiotics (
B) can be important but not as urgent as securing the airway. Initiating droplet precautions (
C) is important for infection control but does not address the immediate airway concern.
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