Which nursing actions are appropriate when providing care to a pediatric client who has sustained a smoke-inhalation injury? Select all that apply
1. Assessing for respiratory distress
2. Auscultating the lungs for wheezing
3. Prescribing oxygen for low saturations
4. Administering prescribed prophylactic antibiotic therapy
5. Providing support to the family
1, 2, 5
Explanation:
1. A pediatric client who sustained a smoke-inhalation injury is at risk for respiratory distress; therefore, it is appropriate for the nurse to assess this patient for clinical manifestations associated with the phenomenon.
2. Crackles and wheezing are both complications associated with a smoke-inhalation injury. This nursing action is appropriate.
3. It is outside the scope of nursing practice to prescribe oxygen therapy for a pediatric client. The nurse would, however, administer prescribed oxygen for this client.
4. Prophylactic antibiotic therapy is not included in the treatment plan for a pediatric client who sustained a smoke-inhalation injury.
5. The nurse should provide support to the family of a pediatric client who sustained a smoke-inhalation injury.
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