A 5-month-old with bronchiolitis has rapid breathing, nasal secretions, subcostal recession, and an oxygen saturation of 89%. The child is alert and has a patent airway. Which action should the nurse take first?

A 3-year-old has a barking cough and harsh stridor while resting. The child becomes frightened during assessment but has no drooling or cyanosis. Which nursing action is most appropriate?

A child receiving bag-mask ventilation has a heart rate of 50 beats per minute and signs of poor perfusion despite effective oxygenation and ventilation. What should the resuscitation nurse prepare to do?

A child with severe chest trauma has marked respiratory distress, absent breath sounds on the right, and worsening cyanosis. Which action should the nurse take immediately?

A child has a flame burn involving the front of the chest and upper arm. The clothing is hot but not stuck to the skin, and the child is breathing normally. Which first-aid action is appropriate?

A child with diarrhoea is irritable, thirsty, and has sunken eyes, but is alert, has a normal pulse, and can drink. Which fluid is most appropriate for initial rehydration?

A 2-year-old drank a small amount of kerosene and is now coughing but remains conscious. Which nursing action is the priority?