An LPN Working on the Pediatric Floor Is Interested in Improving

question 5

Multiple Choice

An LPN working on the pediatric floor is interested in improving patient outcomes for children with asthma. Which of the following clinical questions would best guide the nurse's next steps?

• A)What is the monthly admission rate of patients with asthma to the unit?
• B)What patient education materials are available to address effective management of asthma in pediatric patients?
• C)How has the occurrence rate of asthma in children under the age of 5 changed since the hospital instituted a no smoking policy for the hospital grounds?
• D)How many patients with asthma have a pet dog or cat?

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