Which outcome should be anticipated of parental care of a child with neonatal chronic lung disease (bronchopulmonary dysplasia)?

The nurse teaches parents that which test is used to diagnose respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)?

A nurse is explaining bronchiolitis to the parents of an infant admitted with the condition. Which explanation by the nurse would be the most accurate?

Which nursing diagnosis is appropriate for a client with acute asthma?

Which intervention by the parents is appropriate to “allergy proof” the home?

The nurse is caring for a client with atelectasis. What is the most important nursing intervention for the nurse to provide?

During the assessment of a client, the nurse distinguishes that a client has status asthmaticus, instead of asthma, when the client has which characteristic?

Which finding should a nurse expect on a typical X-ray of a child with asthma?

Neonatal chronic lung disease (bronchopulmonary dysplasia) can be classified into four categories. Which characteristic is noted during the early or first stage of the disease?

Neonatal chronic lung disease (bronchopulmonary dysplasia) can cause increased fluid in the lungs due to disruption of the alveolar-capillary membrane, and the client may begin receiving furosemide (Lasix). Which adverse effect is possible?

The nurse is assessing breath sounds of a child admitted with asthma. The nurse would anticipate hearing which sound?

Which reason necessitates tracheostomy tube placement in long-term care of infants with neonatal chronic lung disease (bronchopulmonary dysplasia)?

The nurse is aware that a child is at increased risk for an asthma-related death when there has been:

A parent asks the nurse which characteristic distinguishes allergies from colds. What is the best response by the nurse?

A 1-year-old infant with neonatal chronic lung disease (bronchopulmonary dysplasia) has just received a tracheostomy. What is the most appropriate nursing intervention?

Which nursing intervention is appropriate when suctioning a tracheostomy tube?

A 2-year-old child with neonatal chronic lung disease (bronchopulmonary dysplasia) is placed on furosemide (Lasix) once per day. The parents are being educated on foods that are rich in potassium. Which food should the nurse recommend?

A student nurse asks the nurse if any precautions are needed when caring for a 2-month-old infant with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) to prevent the spread of infection. What is the best response by the nurse?

A 2-month-old infant is brought to the emergency department, and a preliminary diagnosis of bronchiolitis is given. During assessment of the infant, the nurse would expect to find which of the following?

A nurse is caring for a 2-year-old client with asthma. What is the most appropriate nursing intervention for this client?

The nurse is caring for a child with asthma who is being treated with aminophylline after failing to respond to other treatment strategies. The nurse reviews the child’s aminophylline level and interprets it as normal when the results show which level?

A 2-year-old child has been diagnosed with asthma. The parents ask about the most common asthma triggers. What is the best response by the nurse?

A 2-year old with pneumonia is placed in an oxygen tent with mist. Which nursing action is a priority?

A 2-year-old child with status asthmaticus is admitted to the pediatric unit and begins to receive continuous treatment with albuterol (Proventil), given by nebulizer. The nurse should observe for which of the following?

A pediatric client is to receive furosemide (Lasix) 4 mg/kg/day in one daily dose. The client weighs 20 kg. How many milligrams should be administered in each dose?

In most cases, bronchiolitis is caused by a viral agent, most commonly respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). The nurse should keep in mind which statement regarding RSV infection?

The parents of a 10-year-old child recently diagnosed with asthma ask if the child can continue to play sports. What is the best response by the nurse?

A 10-year-old client with asthma has recently started receiving oral methylprednisolone. He begins to vomit and complains of his stomach hurting. Which nursing intervention is appropriate?

A 10-year-old child is admitted with asthma. The physician orders a methylprednisolone loading dose of 3 mg/kg. The client weighs 30 kg. How much methylprednisolone is contained in the dose?

An 11-month-old infant with neonatal chronic lung disease (bronchopulmonary dysplasia) and a tracheostomy experiences a decline in oxygen saturation from 97% to 88%. He appears anxious, and his heart rate is 180 beats/minute. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate?