The nurse is caring for a child with epiglottitis. what are three (3) expected findings during the assessment of this client? list three (3) nursing interventions the nurse will be expected to carry out.

These are the 3 findings during the assessment of a child with epiglottitis: 1) child is drooling 2) child is agitated 3) child is not coughing/no coughing observed.
Nursing interventions would be: 1) Clear airway - use tongue depressor to avoid blocking of the airway due to excessive saliva production 2) Do not leave the child alone especially when he/she is agitated or restless 3) Let the child sit in a comfortable position, preferably in an upright position.