Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 71%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A toddler who has laryngotracheobronchitisA nurse is caring for a toddler who has laryngotracheobronchitis. For which of the following findings should the nurse monitor to detect airway obstruction?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The correct answer is B: Increased restlessness. Restlessness is a common sign of airway obstruction in toddlers with laryngotracheobronchitis. As the airway becomes more obstructed, the toddler may feel increasingly anxious and agitated, leading to increased restlessness. Monitoring for this sign is crucial as it indicates worsening respiratory distress and the need for prompt intervention.
Decreased stridor (choice A) is not indicative of airway obstruction in this condition, as stridor is a high-pitched sound heard on inspiration and can be present in both mild and severe cases of laryngotracheobronchitis. Decreased heart rate (choice C) and decreased temperature (choice D) are not typically associated with airway obstruction and are less relevant in this context.
Decreased stridor (choice A) is not indicative of airway obstruction in this condition, as stridor is a high-pitched sound heard on inspiration and can be present in both mild and severe cases of laryngotracheobronchitis. Decreased heart rate (choice C) and decreased temperature (choice D) are not typically associated with airway obstruction and are less relevant in this context.