The nurse is caring for a school-age child with laryngotracheobronchitis. Which action aids in bronchodilation to improve breathing for this child?
A) Administering an oral analgesic
B) Urging the child to take oral fluids
C) Teaching the child to take long, slow breaths
D) Assisting with racemic epinephrine nebulizer therapy
D
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When caring for a child with laryngotracheobronchitis, cool moist air combined with racemic epinephrine through a nebulizer usually reduces inflammation and produces effective bronchodilation to open the airway. An oral analgesic is not necessary because the child is not experiencing throat pain. The child may not be able to take fluids orally at this time. Intravenous therapy could be indicated to maintain adequate hydration and thin respiratory secretions. The child is experiencing air hunger and will not be able to take long slow breaths.
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