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A nurse is assessing a child who has suspected epiglottitis.  The nurse realizes which of the following is not an expected finding of epiglottitis?

Which data collected during the respiratory assessment would indicate the pediatric client is compromised?  Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a client newly diagnosed with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). Which assessment finding would be consistent with this diagnosis?

Which potential side effects does the nurse include in the teaching plan for a client undergoing radiation therapy for lung cancer?

What would the telephone triage nurse advise the parent of an 18 month old child with a barky cough that gets worse at night? 

A client has been admitted with the diagnosis of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). Which of the following is the priority nursing diagnosis based on the pathophysiology of this disorder?

Prior to an invasive surgery, education should be provided to the client about the nursing expectations of the client after surgery to maintain adequate oxygenation.  Which of the following statements by the client indicates the need for further teaching?

A young child is being seen in the clinic by the primary health care provider due to losing weight, foul smelling stools, and repeated respiratory infections that don’t appear to get better.  Which priority diagnostic test does the nurse anticipate to be ordered?

A client was intubated during a lobectomy.  After the surgery, the client is admitted to the intensive care unit for care.  What nursing action is a priority to prevent complications?

A nurse is educating a group of new intensive care unit nurses about Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS).  Which statement by a new nurse requires clarification?