An 8-year-old has been transported to the emergency department (ED) from school with an allergic reaction. The ED nurse is evaluating the patient's respiratory status. How would the nurse evaluate the patient's respiratory status?
(Mark all that apply.)
A) Assess for Kussmaul breathing
B) Assess for breathing difficulties
C) Assess for apnea
D) Monitor respiratory pattern
E) Monitor respiratory rate
Ans: B, D, E
Feedback: The respiratory status is evaluated by monitoring the respiratory rate and pattern and by assessing for breathing difficulties or abnormal lung sounds. Options A and C are incorrect.
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