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    Ati nsg 234 pediatrics proctored exam

    A nurse is providing education to the parents of a 4-year-old child with acute epiglottitis. The nurse recognizes that the parents need further teaching when they make which of the following statements?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Children with acute epiglottitis typically experience a high fever, not a lower temperature. A fever is a common sign of infection in this condition. B. Ceftriaxone is commonly used in the treatment of acute epiglottitis, as it is effective against the bacteria that commonly cause this infection. C. Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) is a common symptom of acute epiglottitis due to swelling in the throat. D. Oxygen therapy may be required to ensure adequate oxygenation in a child with acute epiglottitis due to airway obstruction.

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