A School-Age Child Has Been Admitted with an Acute Asthma

question 8

Multiple Choice

A school-age child has been admitted with an acute asthma episode. The child is receiving oxygen by nasal prongs at 2 liters. How often should the nurse plan to monitor the child's pulse oximetry status?

• A) Continuous
• B) Every 30 minutes
• C) Every hour
• D) Every 2 hours

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