A 4-year-old child with cough has harsh, noisy breathing while resting quietly. What is the priority nursing action?
Correct answer: B. Arrange urgent assessment for possible airway obstruction
- A. Give oral fluids and reassess after one hour
- B. Arrange urgent assessment for possible airway obstruction
- C. Place the child flat and encourage deep breathing
- D. Start chest physiotherapy to loosen secretions
Explanation
Noisy breathing at rest may indicate stridor and serious upper-airway narrowing. Airway takes priority, so urgent assessment and treatment are needed; routine fluids or chest physiotherapy must not delay this.
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