When E.M.'s respiratory rate decreases, what teaching would you provide the parents
concerning feeding?
What will be an ideal response?
• When the respiratory rate is under 50, the patient may attempt to feed.
• If the patient is congested, instill nasal saline drops and suction before feedings.
• You may offer small amounts of clear fluids, such as electrolyte solutions (e.g., Pedialyte) every 5 to
10 minutes via oral syringe.
• Breastfeeding is encouraged if the respiratory rate is appropriate. The mother can pump and store
breast milk for later use. As the condition improves, formula can be reintroduced.
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a. A, aged 3 months, who cries after feeding until burped and sucks her thumb. b. B, aged 6 months, who does not eat vegetables well and likes to be rocked. c. C, aged 3 years, who is mute, impassive toward adults, and twirls and flaps while walking. d. D, aged 4 years, who lisps and became enuretic after the birth of a sibling.
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A patient is brought to the emergency department with a drug overdose causing respiratory depression. Which drug will the nurse expect to administer?
a. Albuterol (Proventil) b. Caffeine (Cafcit) c. Doxapram (Dopram) d. Methylphenidate (Ritalin)
A nurse is assessing a client. Which of the following signs and symptoms would indicate that the client is in cardiogenic shock? Select all that apply.
a. Hypertension b. Postural hypotension c. Increased pulse rate d. Bounding pulse e. Decreased cardiac output