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CCRN Critical Care Nursing

Category - Pediatrics

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A nurse assigned at the ER admits a 4 week-old infant with a diagnosis of bronchopulmonary dysplasia. As the nurse reviews the medical history, which information would be most consistent with this diagnosis?
  1. A retarded growth
  2. The client swallowed a meconium when he was delivered
  3. The client had a phototherapy before
  4. The client had a mechanical ventilation before
Explanation
Answer: D - Bronchopulmonary dysplasia is an iatrogenic disease caused by therapies such as use of positive-pressure ventilation used to treat lung disease.
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