Which Independent Nursing Action Is Appropriate for a 2-Month-Old Infant

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which independent nursing action is appropriate for a 2-month-old infant who is a direct admission to the pediatric unit with a diagnosis of ALTE (apparent life-threatening event) ?

• A) Place the child on an apnea monitor.
• B) Place the child on nasal cannula oxygen.
• C) Draw blood for arterial blood gases.
• D) Place the child on contact isolation.

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