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What is a common symptom of a child with bacterial pneumonia?
What is a common symptom of a child with bacterial pneumonia?
- Excessive thirst
- Rapid and shallow respirations (correct)
- Increased appetite
- Vomiting and diarrhea
What should the family do if the child with bacterial pneumonia has a poor appetite for a few days?
What should the family do if the child with bacterial pneumonia has a poor appetite for a few days?
- Force the child to eat
- Contact the healthcare provider immediately
- Encourage oral fluids (correct)
- Administer IV fluids
Which antibiotic is widely used for outpatient management of infants and children younger than 5 years of age with bacterial pneumonia?
Which antibiotic is widely used for outpatient management of infants and children younger than 5 years of age with bacterial pneumonia?
- Oral amoxicillin (correct)
- IV ceftriaxone
- Oral azithromycin
- IV cefuroxime
What is a primary nursing intervention for managing a child with bacterial pneumonia?
What is a primary nursing intervention for managing a child with bacterial pneumonia?
Which symptom should the family observe for in a child with bacterial pneumonia?
Which symptom should the family observe for in a child with bacterial pneumonia?
Which of the following infectious agents is commonly associated with severe lower respiratory tract illness or croup in infants?
Which of the following infectious agents is commonly associated with severe lower respiratory tract illness or croup in infants?
What is a common symptom that may precede other signs of infection by several hours in children?
What is a common symptom that may precede other signs of infection by several hours in children?
For infants and young children with respiratory illness and secretions, what is recommended before feeding to help with breathing?
For infants and young children with respiratory illness and secretions, what is recommended before feeding to help with breathing?
What is a key factor in reducing the temperature and minimizing dehydration in children with respiratory infections?
What is a key factor in reducing the temperature and minimizing dehydration in children with respiratory infections?
Which viral agent can produce a mild illness in older children but cause severe lower respiratory tract illness in infants?
Which viral agent can produce a mild illness in older children but cause severe lower respiratory tract illness in infants?
What should parents avoid sharing with their children who have respiratory tract infections?
What should parents avoid sharing with their children who have respiratory tract infections?
In children with pharyngitis, what symptom may be present even if no exudate is visible on the tonsils or pharynx?
In children with pharyngitis, what symptom may be present even if no exudate is visible on the tonsils or pharynx?
What is the most common cause of acute pharyngitis in children?
What is the most common cause of acute pharyngitis in children?
Which medication is commonly used to treat uncomplicated cases of bronchiolitis?
Which medication is commonly used to treat uncomplicated cases of bronchiolitis?
What is a typical symptom of lower respiratory tract infections in children?
What is a typical symptom of lower respiratory tract infections in children?
What is the primary nursing function in the care of children with laryngotracheobronchitis (LTB)?
What is the primary nursing function in the care of children with laryngotracheobronchitis (LTB)?
What is the most effective pharmacological treatment for acute pharyngitis caused by GABHS?
What is the most effective pharmacological treatment for acute pharyngitis caused by GABHS?
What is the primary symptom of influenza in children?
What is the primary symptom of influenza in children?
What should parents do to prevent complications or recurrence of lower airway infections in children?
What should parents do to prevent complications or recurrence of lower airway infections in children?
What is a significant risk associated with severe lower airway obstruction in children?
What is a significant risk associated with severe lower airway obstruction in children?
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