A nurse is caring for a 2-year-old child with laryngotracheobronchitis. Which of the following is important to include in the client's nursing care plan?
A) Expectorants should be administered to loosen secretions, as ordered.
B) Low-sodium, high-calorie diet should be given, as ordered.
C) Signs of acid–base imbalance should be monitored.
D) Precautions should be taken when handling the child.
A
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The nursing care plan for clients with laryngotracheobronchitis should include administering expectorants to loosen secretions, as ordered. This will assist the child in coughing up mucus. Laryngotracheobronchitis is a viral infection of the upper airways characterized by a barky cough. Providing the client with a low-sodium, high-calorie diet, and monitoring signs of acid–base imbalance are nursing care measures followed in the case of glomerulonephritis. A nurse needs to take precautions when handling the child with spina bifida.
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