When caring for a child with a diagnosis of croup, the nursing care of the child most likely will include:
1. Providing cool mist and a quiet environment.
2. Encouraging parents to go home at night so the child can rest.
3. Probing the throat area to obtain a throat culture.
4. Making the child n.p.o. to prevent aspiration.
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Rationale: The child with croup will benefit from a quiet environment with a cool mist vaporizer at the bedside to reduce swelling and loosen secretions. Parents should be encouraged to remain with the child to reduce anxiety. Probing the throat should be avoided, and fluids should be encouraged.
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