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1.    Describe the differences in the anatomy and physiology of the pediatric respiratory system that increase the risk for respiratory illness.

2.    Assess signs and symptoms, analyze causative and contributing factors, formulate nursing diagnoses, set goals, determine nursing interventions and evaluate interventions in the different respiratory challenges for children and adolescents.

• Upper airway infections: Croup and epiglottitis

• Lower airway infections: Bronchitis and bronchiolitis

• Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)