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An 18-month-old is brought into the emergency room experiencing a loud barky croupy sounding cough with audible inspiratory stridor that increases with activity. Her mother states her cough started in the middle of the night.  Her vital signs are T-100, P- 98, RR-40, O2 sat-87%.  What 4 interventions are likely to be included in this patient’s plan of care?

For the following dose calculations, round the weight to hundredths and remove from calculator. Do not round again until the final answer.  Round final answer to the hundreth if needed.  The doctor has ordered Amoxicillin 30 mg/kg/day to be given every 8 hours. The patient weighs 36 pounds. Amoxicillin comes in 125mg/5ml. How many milliliters per dose will be given? Provide the numerical value only, no unit label. [BLANK-1]

A 13-year-old, diagnosed with asthma at age 4, is at his well-child visit.  The nurse notes he has been on frequent rounds of oral steroids for asthma exacerbations as well as routine inhaled corticosteroids. What area should receive priority attention?

A mother of a 2-year-old states her child has had nasal congestion, fever, and an occasional congested cough.  Which statement by the mother reflects the most urgent need for further teaching regarding symptom management?

A nurse is caring for a 10-week-old infant admitted with bronchiolitis and right otitis media. Which interventions should the nurse anticipate will be part of the infant’s medical management?

What is most recommended in order to avoid poisoning in toddlers?