Common Pediatric Conditions > Pediatrics
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Croup
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Showing 13 questions, Sign in for moreA 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?
Which clinical manifestations should the nurse include in the teaching? Select all that apply.
What should the nurse assess to determine the severity of respiratory distress?
What interventions are appropriate for a child with croup? Select all that apply.
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 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?
Which of the following are nursing interventions for a child with croup?
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 child's respiratory status is worsening, and they are becoming increasingly agitated.
What action should the nurse take?
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?
Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Select all that apply.
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?
Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
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