The telephone triage nurse receives a call from a parent who states that her 18-month-old is making a crowing sound when he breathes and is hard to wake up. The nurse should:
1. Obtain the history of the illness from the parent.
2. Advise the parent to hang up and call 911.
3. Make an appointment for the child to see the health care provider.
4. Reassure the parent and provide instructions on home care for the child.
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Rationale:
1. This action would be appropriate only in nonemergency situations.
2. The nurse should immediately recognize the symptoms of severe upper respiratory distress and advise the parent to call 911.
3. This action would be appropriate only in nonemergency situations.
4. This action would be appropriate only in nonemergency situations.
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