Practice Question
A nurse is planning care for a toddler who has epiglottitis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the child's care?
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Correct Answer:
Assess the child for frequent swallowing.
Rationale:
🟢 Epiglottitis is a life-threatening condition characterized by severe inflammation of the epiglottis, which can rapidly obstruct the airway.
🟢 A key danger sign is frequent swallowing, which may indicate that the child is attempting to clear secretions caused by impending airway obstruction.
🟢 Continuous assessment for swallowing, drooling, stridor, or increased respiratory distress is critical for early recognition of worsening obstruction.
🟢 Interventions like postural drainage and pancreatic enzymes are unrelated to epiglottitis, and while droplet precautions may be initiated, the priority is vigilant airway monitoring since obstruction can progress suddenly.
🟢 Immediate action (such as preparing for emergency airway management) may be required if obstruction worsens.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI EXIT Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Comprehensive Predictor Exam(s)~2025
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