A child has been transported to the emergency department (ED) after a severe allergic reaction. The ED nurse is evaluating the patient's respiratory status. How should the nurse evaluate the patient's respiratory status? Select all that apply
A) Facilitate lung function testing.
B) Assess breath sounds.
C) Measure the child's oxygen saturation by oximeter.
D) Monitor the child's respiratory pattern.
E) Assess the child's respiratory rate.
Ans: B, C, D, E
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The respiratory status is evaluated by monitoring the respiratory rate and pattern and by assessing for breathing difficulties, low oxygen saturation, or abnormal lung sounds such as wheezing. Lung function testing is a lengthy procedure that is not appropriate in an emergency context.
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