A child with a severe nut allergy has just been brought to the emergency department (ED) in apparent anaphylaxis after accidentally eating peanut butter. What action should the ED nurse prioritize in the care of this patient?
A) Obtain a full set of vital signs.
B) Take measures to relieve the boy's anxiety.
C) Applying supplementary oxygen by simple face mask.
D) Protect the boy's airway.
D
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a. Blood pressure of 126/78 mm Hg b. Pulse rate of 82 beats/min c. Pulse oximeter reading of 85% d. Respirations of 22 breaths/min
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a. 25% b. 50% c. 10% d. 70%
The effects of abused drugs delivered by injection is known as:
A. streamlining B. mainlining C. veinlining D. intravenous-lining
A home health-care nurse sees several pediatric patients who have the nursing diagnosis of delayed growth and development. Which action by a child would indicate that outcomes have been met?
A. A 3-year-old child walks backward. B. A 4-year-old child plays video games. C. A 5-year-old child can unscrew items. D. A 7-year-old child uses scissors to cut an outline figure.