A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Working on the Pediatric Floor

Multiple Choice

A licensed practical nurse (LPN) working on the pediatric floor is interested in improving patient outcomes for children with asthma. Which clinical question would best guide the nurse's next steps?

A) How many patients with asthma have a pet dog or cat?
B) What is the monthly admission rate of patients with asthma to the unit?
C) What patient education materials are available to address effective management of asthma in pediatric patients?
D) How has the occurrence rate of asthma in children under the age of 5 changed since the hospital instituted a no smoking policy for the hospital grounds?