A Nurse Is Caring for an 8-Year-Old with Guillain-Barré Syndrome

question 20

Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for an 8-year-old with Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) .On hourly rounds,the nurse assesses that the child's lung sounds are diminished,respiratory rate is 8 breaths/min and shallow,and pulse oximeter is 88%.What action by the nurse takes priority?

• A) Administer high-flow oxygen by mask.
• B) Call the rapid response team; prepare for intubation.
• C) Encourage the patient to take slow, deep breaths.
• D) Have the patient use the incentive spirometer.

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