Revalida Enfermería UChile Practice Questions - Examen De Reválida De Título De Enfermera(o) (Universidad De Chile) Exam

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A 4-month-old infant presents with tachypnea (respiratory rate 62 breaths/min), moderate intercostal and subcostal retractions, nasal flaring, and diffuse bilateral expiratory wheezing and fine crackles on auscultation during the winter season. Room air SpO2 is 91%. According to the Chilean MINSAL Clinical Guideline for Acute Lower Respiratory Infections (IRA), what is the clinical score (Tal Score) used for, and what is the primary nursing intervention?
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Tal Score assesses clinical severity of acute bronchiolitis/bronchial obstruction; administer supplemental humidified oxygen via nasal cannula to maintain SpO2 >=93%, maintain semi-Fowler position, and ensure gentle nasal aspiration

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