The Nurse Caring for a Child Experiencing an Acute Asthma

question 12

Multiple Choice

The nurse caring for a child experiencing an acute asthma attack would:

• A) offer plenty of fluids, particularly carbonated beverages.
• B) place the child in a humidified cool mist tent with oxygen.
• C) administer sedatives as ordered to decrease anxiety.
• D) position the child with arms resting on the overbed table.

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