A Nurse Is Caring for a Toddler Who Is Having

question 20

Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for a toddler who is having an acute asthmatic attack with copious mucus and difficulty breathing. The child's skin is cyanotic, respirations are labored and rapid, and pulse is rapid. What nursing diagnosis would have priority for care of this child?

• A) Anxiety
• B) Ineffective Airway Clearance
• C) Excess Fluid Volume
• D) Disturbed Sensory Perception

Record and adjust entries for prepaid expenses.

Manage and adjust entries for accrued expenses, including salaries and wages.

Understand the impact of adjusting entries on the balance sheet and income statement.

Differentiate between assets, liabilities, and stockholders' equity in the context of adjusting entries.

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Definitions:

Medication Adjustment

The process of changing the type, dosage, or frequency of medications based on a patient's health status.

Inhaler

A medical device used for delivering medication into the body via the lungs, often used for treating respiratory conditions such as asthma.

Puffs

Puffs generally refer to small, quick releases of air, smoke, vapor, or aerosolized substances, often used in the context of inhalation devices, like asthma inhalers, or in culinary terms to describe light, airy pastry products.

Refill Medication

The process of obtaining an additional supply of a prescription drug that has previously been dispensed.