NCLEX-RN · Question #386
A 3-year-old child was hospitalized for acute laryngotracheobronchitis. During her hospitalization, the child was placed under an oxygen mist tent. The nurse's frequent monitoring of the child's…
The correct answer is A. Monitoring the temperature prevents undue chilling. (A) The refrigerated cool mist tent creates a cool, moist environment. The child as well as bedding and clothing may become dampened. Monitoring the temperature of the child will ensure warmth and prevent chilling. (B) Only a low-grade fever is expected in…
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A 3-year-old child was hospitalized for acute laryngotracheobronchitis. During her hospitalization, the child was placed under an oxygen mist tent. The nurse's frequent monitoring of the child's temperature frightened her parents. Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?
Options
- AMonitoring the temperature prevents undue chilling.
- BRapid temperature elevations can occur in children.
- CChecking the temperature will prevent febrile seizures.
- DTaking the child's temperature can prevent airway obstruction.
How the community answered
(57 responses)- A79% (45)
- B7% (4)
- C4% (2)
- D11% (6)
Explanation
(A) The refrigerated cool mist tent creates a cool, moist environment. The child as well as bedding and clothing may become dampened. Monitoring the temperature of the child will ensure warmth and prevent chilling. (B) Only a low-grade fever is expected in laryngotracheobronchitis. (C) Febrile seizures are not expected with the low-grade fever. (D) Inflammation of the mucosal lining in the respiratory tract can cause airway obstruction. However, monitoring the child's temperature would not prevent airway obstruction.
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