A Nurse Is Using the CUPS Method of Assessing a Child's

question 6

Multiple Choice

A nurse is using the CUPS method of assessing a child's respiratory status and documents the following: open airway containing secretions,increased respiratory rate and effort,wheezing,mucous membranes pale pink in color,and fever.Based on this system,which is the appropriate rating for this child?

• A) Critical
• B) Potentially unstable
• C) Stable
• D) Unstable