Emergency department in respiratory distress

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A parents brings their 2-year-old to the emergency department in respiratory distress. The child's oxygen saturation is 81% and there is audible stridor. What intervention will the nurse anticipate? Deep breating and coughing exercises Placement in an oxygen tent Corticosteroids by metered-dose inhaler Chest physiotherapy.

Reference no: EM133604920

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