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A 2-year-old boy is brought to the emergency department with a barking cough, hoarseness, and inspiratory stridor.
His parents report that he has been sick for 2 days and that his symptoms have been getting worse.
The boy's vital signs are as follows: temperature 102°F (38.9°C), heart rate 120 beats/minute, respiratory rate 28 breaths/minute, and oxygen saturation 95% on room air.
Physical examination reveals a well-developed, well-nourished boy in moderate respiratory distress.
He is using accessory muscles of respiration and has intercostal retractions.
His lungs are clear to auscultation.
Which of the following statements by the nurse is most appropriate?
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Question 2:
A nurse is educating parents of a child with croup about the signs and symptoms.
Which clinical manifestations should the nurse include in the teaching? Select all that apply.
Which clinical manifestations should the nurse include in the teaching? Select all that apply.
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A nurse is performing a nursing assessment of a child with croup.
What should the nurse assess to determine the severity of respiratory distress?
What should the nurse assess to determine the severity of respiratory distress?
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A nurse is caring for a child with croup and needs to implement nursing interventions.
What interventions are appropriate for a child with croup? Select all that apply.
What interventions are appropriate for a child with croup? Select all that apply.
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A nurse is assessing a 2-year-old child with croup.
The child's mother states that the child has had a barking cough for 2 days, which is worse at night.
The child also has a fever and is hoarse.
Which of the following statements by the nurse is most appropriate?
The child's mother states that the child has had a barking cough for 2 days, which is worse at night.
The child also has a fever and is hoarse.
Which of the following statements by the nurse is most appropriate?
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A client with croup is asking the nurse about the condition.
The nurse explains that croup is a viral infection that causes inflammation of the upper airway.
The nurse also explains that the most common symptoms of croup are a barking cough, hoarseness, and stridor.
Which of the following statements by the client indicates that they understand the nurse's explanation?
The nurse explains that croup is a viral infection that causes inflammation of the upper airway.
The nurse also explains that the most common symptoms of croup are a barking cough, hoarseness, and stridor.
Which of the following statements by the client indicates that they understand the nurse's explanation?
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Select all that apply.
Which of the following are nursing interventions for a child with croup?
Which of the following are nursing interventions for a child with croup?
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A nurse is teaching the parents of a child with croup about home care management.
The nurse explains that it is important to keep the child hydrated and to provide humidified air.
Which of the following statements by the parent indicates that they understand the nurse's instructions?
The nurse explains that it is important to keep the child hydrated and to provide humidified air.
Which of the following statements by the parent indicates that they understand the nurse's instructions?
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Question 9:
A nurse is caring for a child with croup.
The child's respiratory status is worsening, and they are becoming increasingly agitated.
What action should the nurse take?
The child's respiratory status is worsening, and they are becoming increasingly agitated.
What action should the nurse take?
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Question 10:
A 3-year-old child is brought to the emergency department with a barking cough, stridor, and difficulty breathing.
The child's oxygen saturation is 92%.
The nurse assesses the child's respiratory status and determines that the child has moderate croup.
Which of the following statements by the nurse is most appropriate?
The child's oxygen saturation is 92%.
The nurse assesses the child's respiratory status and determines that the child has moderate croup.
Which of the following statements by the nurse is most appropriate?
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Question 11:
A nurse is teaching a parent about the signs and symptoms of croup.
Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Select all that apply.
Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Select all that apply.
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Question 12:
A nurse is caring for a child with croup in the hospital.
The child is receiving humidified air and nebulized racemic epinephrine.
The nurse monitors the child's respiratory status closely.
Which of the following findings would indicate to the nurse that the child's condition is worsening?
The child is receiving humidified air and nebulized racemic epinephrine.
The nurse monitors the child's respiratory status closely.
Which of the following findings would indicate to the nurse that the child's condition is worsening?
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Question 13:
A nurse is educating a parent about the prevention of croup.
Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
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