The Nurse Getting an End-Of-Shift Report on a Child with Status

question 32

Multiple Choice

The nurse getting an end-of-shift report on a child with status asthmaticus should question which intervention?

• A) Administer oxygen by nasal cannula to keep oxygen saturation at 100%.
• B) Assess intravenous (IV) maintenance fluids and site every hour.
• C) Notify physician for signs of increasing respiratory distress.
• D) Organize care to allow for uninterrupted rest periods.

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