The nurse is caring for a child that has been diagnosed with croup. The nurse understands that the physician should be notified for which of the following problems?
a. Development of a barking cough
b. Inspiratory stridor
c. Increased respiratory distress
d. Improvement in cold symptoms
B
Increased respiratory distress will require immediate intervention. The other symptoms are those normally found in the presence of croup. Improving symptoms are not a source for concern.
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