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NCLEX-PN

Category - Basic Care

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A 3-year-old girl admitted to the facility due to croup. The RN instructs the child’s parents to expose the child to cool night air. Which of the following statements by the mother indicates that the teachings of the RN have been effective?
  1. “Cool night air can dry my child’s respiratory secretions.”
  2. “Cool night air is a relaxing activity for my child.”
  3. “Cool night air can decrease edema of the airways.”
  4. “My child does not have to increase her fluid intake if exposed to cool night air.”
Explanation
Answer: C - Cool night air can decrease the edema of the airways and can help liquefy the respiratory secretions. Exposure to cool night air can be irritating to the child. The other options are not correct.
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