Author Question: When caring for the child with asthma, the nurse recognizes that which nursing diagnosis would be ... (Read 73 times)

xclash · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

When caring for the child with asthma, the nurse recognizes that which nursing diagnosis would be the highest priority in this child's plan of care?

A) Delayed growth and development related to physical restrictions
B) Risk for fluid volume excess related to medications
C) Risk for infection related to anatomic structures of involved body system
D) Ineffective airway clearance related to the diagnosis

Question 2

The nurse is reviewing the administration of medications being given through a metered-dose inhaler with a child with asthma. The nurse tells the child that they will first shake the inhaler and remove the cap, then follow the steps below. Place the steps

A. Breathe out normally, then open mouth wide and begin to breathe in
B. Hold the mouthpiece about 1 to 1.5 in from the lips
C. Hold breath as long as possible
D. Press top of medication canister firmly while inhaling deeply
E. Breathe out slowly through nose or pursed lips