The 4-Month-Old Child in the Emergency Department Shows Extreme Dyspnea

question 18

Multiple Choice

The 4-month-old child in the emergency department shows extreme dyspnea, a croaking inspiration, and excessive drooling. Based on these observations alone, the nurse's initial intervention would be to:

• A) Sit the child upright and notify the physician.
• B) Start oxygen by mask and keep the child flat.
• C) Apply a cold compress to the throat.
• D) Assess the back of the throat for obstruction.

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