The mother of a child with acute laryngotracheobronchitis (LTB) asks why her child must be kept NPO. Which responses would be the most correct?
a. The epinephrine given causes nausea and vomiting
b. The child is being hydrated with IV fluids
c. The child is not hungry
d. The child's rapid respirations pose a risk for aspiration
ANS: D
Rapid respirations predispose to aspiration. The child is kept hydrated with IV fluids, but this is not the reason that the child must be kept NPO.
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