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The nurse is giving discharge instructions to the mother of 3-year-old boy diagnosed with croup. The nurse advises the mother to get prompt medical attention if the child:

Becomes irritable
Has decreased appetite
Exhibits high-pitched, and rough, noisy breathing during inspiration
Drinks fluids poorly

Explanation

Answer: C - The mother should be instructed to bring the child to the emergency room if the child develops stridor, which is caused by a narrowing of the airway. Children are at greater risk of airway blockage because their airways are narrower than an adult’s.

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