RN Exam Practice
Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 1194 of 2368

What is the purpose of hypertonic saline nebulizer treatments for a hospitalized infant with bronchiolitis?

  1. To kill the virus that caused the infection
  2. To prevent future RSV infections
  3. To reduce airway edema and the thickness of secretions
  4. To lower the infant's fever
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Correct answer: To reduce airway edema and the thickness of secretions

Hypertonic saline reduces edema and the viscosity of secretions.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Childhood Respiratory Disorders: Implementation (Take Action). Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026