A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Working on the Pediatric Floor

question 9

Multiple Choice

A licensed practical nurse (LPN) working on the pediatric floor is interested in improving patient outcomes for children with asthma. Which clinical question would best guide the nurse's next steps?

• A)How many patients with asthma have a pet dog or cat?
• B)What is the monthly admission rate of patients with asthma to the unit?
• C)What patient education materials are available to address effective management of asthma in pediatric patients?
• D)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?

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