Which measure would be most effective in aiding bronchodilation in a child with laryngotracheobronchitis (Croup)?

Choice A rationale:

Increasing the oxygen flow rate may help improve oxygen saturation, but it does not address the underlying issue of fluid overload and heart failure exacerbation.

Choice B rationale:

Administering an additional dose of furosemide may help reduce fluid overload, but it is not the most immediate action to improve the client’s respiratory status and comfort.

Choice C rationale:

Notifying the healthcare provider is important, but the nurse should first take immediate action to improve the client’s respiratory status and comfort.

Choice D rationale:

Repositioning the client to a high Fowler’s position is the most appropriate initial nursing action. This position helps improve lung expansion and reduces the work of breathing, providing immediate relief for the client experiencing dyspnea and respiratory distress.

The correct answer is Choice C.

Choice A rationale

Airborne precautions are not necessary for mumps. Mumps is not transmitted through airborne particles.

Choice B rationale

Standard precautions are not sufficient for mumps. Mumps requires additional precautions to prevent transmission.

Choice C rationale

Droplet precautions are necessary for mumps. Mumps is transmitted through respiratory droplets, so droplet precautions help prevent the spread of the virus.

Choice D rationale

Contact precautions are not necessary for mumps. Mumps is not transmitted through direct contact with contaminated surfaces.