A child is admitted with epiglottitis and needs an radiograph. The nurse orders the radiograph to be done by
1. transporting the child to theradiograph department.
2. portable radiograph in the unit'swaiting room.
3. portable radiograph in the child'shospital room.
4. transporting the child to theradiograph department in parent's arms.
Answer:3
Rationale: The radiograph should be portable so that the child remains on the pediatric unit near equipment and personnel who can perform emergency airway interventions. Traveling to the radiograph department takes the child away from emergency equipment and trained personnel.
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