A child with Down's syndrome has been admitted to the hospital with a respiratory condition and is producing thick, tenacious mucus. Which nursing action is the priority?
A.
Ensuring a patent airway
B.
Involving child-life therapy
C.
Preventing nosocomial infection
D.
Relieving stress at hospitalization
ANS: A
All answers are appropriate nursing interventions; however, the child with Down's syndrome has a small oral cavity and small airway, which can be easily occluded. The priority action of the nurse is to maintain the child's airway.
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