A child diagnosed with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) bronchiolitis requires intubation to maintain an adequate airway. The nurse will collaborate on the care of this client with:
1. Anesthesiology.
2. The primary care physician.
3. A respiratory therapist.
4. An advanced practice nurse.
3. A respiratory therapist.
Rationale:
Infants who need endotracheal intubation will be closely cared for by the respiratory therapist. The nurse will collaborate on the care of this client with the respiratory therapist. Anesthesiology might be contacted to assist with the placement of the endotracheal tube. The primary care physician and advanced practice nurse are not responsible for maintaining the client's endotracheal tube and adequate airway.
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