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Unit 2_ NR328 - Nursing care_ Croup and bacterial epiglottitis.
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Unit 2: NR328 - Nursing care: Croup andbacterial epiglottitis
Based on the animated image, the nurse would document ----- - ANS-retractions
For each assessment finding, indicate if the finding is consistent with clinical
manifestations of acute laryngotracheobronchitis, acute epiglottitis, or both. Clinical
manifestations may occur in both conditions. - ANS-Acute Laryngotracheobronchitis -
retractions
Acute Epiglottitis - ALL
For each nursing action, indicate if the action is indicated or contraindicated -
ANS-Indicated - Request an order for humidified oxygen. Request an order for NPO
status.
Contraindicated - Request endotracheal intubation.
Request order for oral intake.
Highlight the findings in the nurse's note that indicate the child's status has worsened. -
ANS-humified oxygen applied via mask and pulse oximetry 88%, irritable, suprasternal
retractions
Indicate whether each assessment finding is associated with laryngotracheobronchitis
or acute epiglottitis. Each assessment finding is associated with only one condition. -
ANS-Laryngotracheobronchitis - barking cough, mild fever, stridor on respiration
Acute Epiglottitis - anxiety, drooling, high fever, no cough, swollen epiglottis
Most cases of acute --- can be prevented by the --- vaccine - ANS-epiglottitis,
haemophilus influenza type B
Place the nursing actions in the order they should be performed by the nurse. -
ANS-Apply humidified oxygen
Administer ceftriaxone
Administer IVF
Select the location where stridor is best heard upon auscultation. - ANS-1 - yes
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