A 5-year-old child is prescribed albuterol inhaler for asthma. The nurse should instruct the child and parents to use which of the following techniques when administering the inhaler?A. Inhale deeply and hold breath for 10 secondsB. Exhale fully before inhaling the medicationC. Shake the inhaler vigorously before useD. Use a spacer device to improve medication deliveryA 12-year-old child is admitted with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). The nurse should assess the child for which of the following signs of DKA?A. HypoglycemiaB. HyperkalemiaC. Kussmaul respirationsD. Bradycardia

The nurse cares for a child diagnosed with laryngotracheobronchitis who is assessed to have worsening inspiratory stridor with an oxygen saturation of 92% on room air. The nurse should obtain a prescription for which medication?A. Formoterol via dry powder inhalerB. Nebulized racemic epinephrineC. Albuterol via nebulizerD. Oral montelukast

An 18-year-old girl is brought in to the hospital by her parents because of an asthma attack. She normally takes inhaled fluticasone and albuterol; however, she is not currently responding to the albuterol. On examination, she appears anxious and is moderately short of breath. There are loud bilateral wheezes on examination, with a prolonged inspiratory and expiratory phase and use of accessory muscles of respiration. Her temperature is 37.6°C, blood pressure is 118/78 mmHg, heart rate is 106 beats per minute, respiratory rate is 26 breaths per minute, and oxygen saturation is 93% on room air. She is placed on supplemental oxygen and bronchodilators and an arterial blood gas is drawn. Arterial Blood GaspH 7.40PaO2 60 mmHgPaCO2 40 mmHg Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?  Ask StudybuddyGroup of answer choicesIntubationIncrease supplemental oxygen flow rateAzithromycinIV corticosteroids

What are some of the procedures for managing a severe asthma attack?Select 2 correct answers. Lay the casualty down on their back and keep them warm by covering with a blanket Without delay, give four separate puffs of a “reliever” Avoid using a spacer device as it will stop some of the medication reaching the casualty’s airways Wait 4 minutes. If there is little or no improvement give another 4 puffs

A child with heart disease starts on oral digoxin (Lanoxin). When preparing to administer the medication, which of the following should the nurse do first?*1 pointa. Check the last serum electrolyte results for the child.b. Verify the dosage with a pharmacist who is working that day.c. Ask the mother if she is willing to administer the medication.d. Teach the mother how to measure the child’s heart rate.

You are taking care of a 13 year old boy at your current place of employment. He has a new diagnosis of asthma, and this is his first hospitalization for asthma exacerbation. Considering this please address the following prompts in your discussion: Use the Library resources to:create an asthma action plan for this child.list important teaching asthma prevention and management topics, based on his developmental stage.explain how the asthma plan could be incorporated into his busy life.Cite any resources/references in APA formatting that were used in the discussion.