A 5 Year Old Presents with High Fever, Inspiratory Stridor

question 20

Multiple Choice

A 5 year old presents with high fever, inspiratory stridor, severe respiratory distress, drooling, and dysphagia.Acute epiglottitis is suspected.When assessing the child, the nurse would avoid:

• A) trying to keep the child calm.
• B) examining the throat for redness.
• C) auscultating the child's respiratory rate.
• D) counting the heart rate apically.

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Definitions:

Intense Dread

A feeling of extreme fear or apprehension about something that might happen or is happening.

Shortness of Breath

A sensation of not being able to breathe well enough, which can be a symptom of various medical conditions, including asthma, heart disease, and anxiety.

Trembling

An involuntary shaking or quivering movement resulting from stress, fear, weakness, or illness.

Agoraphobia

A type of anxiety disorder characterized by an extreme fear of being in places or situations from which escape might be difficult.