A Child Has Been Transported to the Emergency Department (ED)

Multiple Choice

A child has been transported to the emergency department (ED) after a severe allergic reaction. The ED nurse is evaluating the patients respiratory status. How should the nurse evaluate the patients respiratory status? Select all that apply.

A) Facilitate lung function testing.
B) Assess breath sounds.
C) Measure the childs oxygen saturation by oximeter.
D) Monitor the childs respiratory pattern.
E) Assess the childs respiratory rate.