Which intervention for treating croup at home should be taught to parents?
a. Have a decongestant available to give the child when an attack occurs.
b. Have the child sleep in a dry room.
c. Sit with the child in the bathroom with the shower on when an attack occurs.
d. Give the child an antibiotic at bedtime.
C
Sitting in the bathroom with the shower on provides humidity for the child, which usually improves symptoms in croup. Decongestants are inappropriate for croup, which affects the mid airway level. A dry environment may contribute to symptoms. Croup is caused by a virus. Antibiotic treatment is not indicated.
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