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Cooldude101

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on: Jun 28, 2018
An infant is hospitalized with RSV bronchiolitis. What is the priority nursing diagnosis?
 
  a. Fatigue related to increased work of breathing
  b. Ineffective breathing pattern related to airway inflammation and increased secretions
  c. Risk for fluid volume deficit related to tachypnea and decreased oral intake
  d. Fear and/or anxiety related to dyspnea and hospitalization

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a toddler with acute laryngotracheobronc hitis. Which assessment finding would indicate the child is experiencing increased respiratory obstruction?
 
  a. Restlessness
  b. Tachycardia
  c. Brassy cough
  d. Expiratory wheezing


jackie

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
An ineffective breathing pattern is the priority nursing diagnosis for an infant hospitalized with RSV infection.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Restlessness is a primary sign of increased respiratory obstruction.


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