A nurse is caring for an 8-year-old child who has just stopp…

A nurse is caring for an 8-year-old child who has just stopped experiencing a 3-minute generalized tonic-clonic seizure. The child is currently unarousable with deep, snoring respirations and excessive oral secretions. Which action should the nurse perform first?

A 12-year-old child is admitted to the pediatric unit with a…

A 12-year-old child is admitted to the pediatric unit with a fever of 104.2°F (40.1°C), altered mental status, and severe vomiting. The admission assessment reveals the child recently recovered from a varicella infection 2 weeks ago. Suspecting Reye’s syndrome, which clinical or laboratory findings should the nurse expect? Select all that apply.