A Parent Brings a Child to the Emergency Department and Reports

question 1

Multiple Choice

A parent brings a child to the emergency department and reports fever,foul smell coming from the throat,and a gray covering over the tonsils.What action by the nurse takes priority?

• A) Place the child on a cardiac monitor.
• B) Attach a pulse oximeter to the child.
• C) Assess respiratory status immediately.
• D) Start an IV and draw blood cultures.

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