A 3-year-old is brought to the emergency department via ambu…
A 3-year-old is brought to the emergency department via ambulance after the parents called 911 when they noticed their child’s behavior changed and his tongue began to swell. Based on the table below, what is the nurse’s 2 priority actions to anticipate? 0930 Temp. 37.2oC (98.9oF) HR 110 bpm RR 42 breaths/min O2 88% on RA Assessment Wheezing, dyspnea, visibly anxious, visualization of swollen tongue and rash surrounding mouth