Exam 28: Alterations of Pulmonary Function in Children

A 1-year-old female is diagnosed with croup.Which of the following symptoms is most likely to be present when the nurse performs an assessment? (select all that apply)

Asthma affects ____% of children between birth and 17 years of age.

To prevent sudden infant death syndrome, the nurse should instruct parents to:

A newborn is diagnosed with respiratory distress syndrome.When obtaining the patient's history, which of the following is the most important predisposing factor for this condition?

A 2-year-old presents with fever and cough and is diagnosed with pneumonia.While planning treatment for this patient, the nurse recognizes that which of the following is the most likely cause?

An 11-year-old presents with a low-grade fever and cough and is diagnosed with atypical pneumonia.What type of pneumonia does the nurse suspect the patient is experiencing?