Question

A 3-year-old child has stuck a crayon in his nose. Assessment reveals the crayon to be deeply embedded in the right nostril, with some irritation and swelling noted. His vital signs are pulse, 124 beats/min; respiration, 20 breaths/min; and SpO2, 99%. What would be most appropriate action to take when caring for this child?
A) Nonemergent transport to the hospital
B) Supplemental oxygen
C) Attempt removal of the crayon with forceps or tweezers
D) Place a warm pack to the bridge of the nose

Answer 1

Nonemergent transport to the hospital would be most appropriate action to take when caring for this child.

Option: A

Explanation:

in medical science non emergent transport to the hospital refers to the non emergency of the case in case of moving to hospital. As the child's pulse, respiration rate and SpO2 is under control that's why there is no such emergency of quick transport to hospital.

If the respiration rate and pulse rate was is not sufficient then the child needs to have immediately the supplement oxygen and in case of breathing problem in an emergency basis an operative need to take to remove the crayon from the bostrils with the help of forceps or tweezers.