A Child Is Admitted to the Hospital with the Diagnosis

Multiple Choice

A child is admitted to the hospital with the diagnosis of laryngotracheobronchitis (LTB) .The nurse should be prepared to:

A) Administer nebulized epinephrine and oral or IM dexamethasone.
B) Administer antibiotics and assist with possible intubation.
C) Swab the throat for a throat culture.
D) Obtain a sputum specimen.