Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 67%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A nurse is caring for a child who has epiglottitis due to an infection with Haemophilus influenzae type B.Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply.
Correct answer
C,D,E
Rationale
The correct actions for the nurse to take are C, D, and E. Beginning droplet precautions is essential to prevent the spread of respiratory infections. Monitoring oxygen saturation is crucial to assess respiratory function. Initiating IV access ensures access for emergency medication administration. Obtaining a throat culture (A) is not necessary without signs of infection. Inspecting the epiglottis (B) is not within the nurse's scope of practice.