An 8-month-old infant has a hypercyanotic spell while blood is being drawn.The nurse's first action should be to:
A)Assess for neurologic defects.
B)Place the child in the knee-chest position.
C)Begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
D)Prepare the family for imminent death.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The first action is to place the infant in the knee-chest position.Blow-by oxygen may be indicated.Neurologic defects are unlikely.The child should be assessed for airway,breathing,and circulation.Often calming the child and administering oxygen and morphine can alleviate the hypercyanotic spell; cardiopulmonary resuscitation is not necessary,and death is unlikely.

An 8-Month-Old Infant Has a Hypercyanotic Spell While Blood Is