You are attending to a patient suffering from blunt force tr…

You are attending to a patient suffering from blunt force trauma to the chest, which resulted in respiratory distress, cyanosis, hemoptysis, and massive subcutaneous emphysema. You have intubated this patient and initiated positive pressure ventilations. Compliance is minimal and lung sounds are diminished bilaterally. Which of the following should be your NEXT action?

A 7-year-old child is admitted to the emergency room after a…

A 7-year-old child is admitted to the emergency room after a near-drowning incident in a pool. The child is alert but coughing intermittently and has decreased oxygen saturation. As the nurse, which interventions should be prioritized first to ensure the child’s safety and recovery? (Select all that apply.)