A 3-year-old child is brought to the emergency department wi… | 마이메르시 MyMerci
Child Health
문제
A 3-year-old child is brought to the emergency department with acute onset of high fever, drooling, and difficulty swallowing. The child is sitting upright in a tripod position and appears anxious. Vital signs show temperature 102.8°F (39.3°C), heart rate 140 bpm, respiratory rate 32/min, and oxygen saturation 92% on room air. What is the most appropriate immediate nursing intervention?
1Obtain a throat culture and examine the throat with a tongue depressor
2Keep the child calm, maintain upright position, and prepare for emergency intubation✓ 정답
3Administer nebulized epinephrine and corticosteroids immediately
4Place the child in supine position and start oxygen via nasal cannula
해설
The priority is maintaining airway patency and preparing for potential emergency intubation while keeping the child calm to prevent airway obstruction.