What is the nurse’s priority intervention when preparing for admission of a child with acute laryngotracheobronchitis?
ExplanationC. The priority is a patent airway; necessary equipment must be immediately available.
A. Although this is helpful, it is not the priority.
B. This is unnecessary; it may be done if the child has a high fever or a history of febrile seizures.
D. Although appropriate, this is not the priority.
