A child is admitted to the unit with the suspected...

NCSBN NCLEX QUESTIONS QUIZ

Question Number 8

A child is admitted to the unit with the suspected diagnosis of pertussis (whooping cough). What is the priority nursing intervention for this child?

1. Maintain hydration and encourage fluids

2. Implement droplet precautions

3. Monitor respiratory rate and oxygen saturation

4. Anti- infective therapy

✔ Correct Answer:

2. Implement droplet precautions

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