Author Question: A child is admitted to the hospital with the diagnosis of laryngotracheobronchitis (LTB). The nurse ... (Read 41 times)

tiara099 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

A child is admitted to the hospital with the diagnosis of laryngotracheobronc hitis (LTB). The nurse should be prepared to

1. administer nebulized epinephrineand oral or IM dexamethasone.
2. administer antibiotics and assist withpossible intubation.
3. swab the throat for a throat culture.
4. obtain a sputum specimen.

Question 2

The nurse assessing a pregnant African American woman in the first trimester understands that a cultural practice is:

1. Use of herbs like dandelion during pregnancy to increase lactation.
2. Drinking ginseng tea for dizziness.
3. Eating clay to supply dietary minerals.
4. Consulting a spiritual advisor to ensure a healthy pregnancy and birth.

cegalasso · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer:1
Rationale:Nebulized epinephrine and dexamethasone are given for LTB.
Antibiotic administration and possible intubation are associated with epiglottitis. Throat cultures are not obtained for LTB because it is viral and swabbing the throat could cause complete obstruction to occur.Sputum specimens will not assist in the diagnosis of LTB.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1: Use of dandelion is a practice of American Indians.
Rationale 2: Asian women who are pregnant often drink ginseng tea.
Rationale 3: null
Rationale 4: Consulting a spiritual advisor is common among Navajo and many other Native American cultures.