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renzo156

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The home health nurse gives a family an overview of bronchiolitis respiratory disorder, the characteristics of which include: (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Inflammatory processes in the large bronchial tubes
  b. Occurs most often in the late autumn
  c. Usually caused by respiratory syncytial virus
  d. Occurs in children younger than 2 years of age
  e. Can be caused by an allergic reaction

Question 2

Signs that a child is exhibiting respiratory distress include: (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Nasal flaring.
   2. Synchronized rise and fall of the abdomen and the chest.
   3. A capillary refill of less than three seconds.
   4. Grunting.
   5. Intercostal retractions.



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Answer to Question 1

B, C, D
Bronchiolitis is an inflammation of the small airways (bronchioles). It is usually caused by the respiratory syncytial virus in the fall of the year.

Answer to Question 2

1, 4, 5
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1. Nasal flaring indicates that the child is struggling with breathing.
2. Synchronized rise and fall is a normal breathing pattern of a child.
3. A capillary refill of less than 3 seconds is normal for a child.
4. Grunting indicates that the child has to exhale harder than normal, thus indicating respiratory distress.
5. Intercostal retractions indicate that the child needs to use accessory muscles, creating respiratory distress.





 

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