Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 80%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A patient's flow chart is as below.0800
Patient's vitals: temperature-98.2 degrees Fahrenheit, respiratory rate-47 cycles/min, SpO2-89%.
Admit to the paediatric floor
Monitor heart rate and oxygen saturation continuously
Give oxygen starting at 5 L via face mask, titrate to maintain oxygen saturation at 94%
0845
The nurse is reviewing the assessment.
A patient's flow chart is as below. 0800 Patient's vitals: temperature-98.2 degrees Fahrenheit, respiratory rate-47 cycles/min, SpO2-89%. Admit to the paediatric floor Monitor heart rate and oxygen saturation continuously Give oxygen starting at 5 L via face mask, titrate to maintain oxygen saturation at 94% 0845 The nurse is reviewing the assessment. Based on the child's condition and vital signs following the peripheral intravenous line placement, what medications should the nurse expect the physician to order? Select all that apply.
Correct answer
C,D
Rationale
Albuterol and racemic epinephrine are appropriate for treating stridor and respiratory distress in croup, addressing bronchospasm and airway swelling.