Exam 30: Alterations of Pulmonary Function in Children

To help confirm a diagnosis of cystic fibrosis in a 1-year-old child, which substance will be monitored for in the child's sweat?

A 13-year-old female is diagnosed with asthma.Which of the following should the nurse teach the patient to recognize as a part of an asthmatic attack?

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?

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.)

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

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?