Croup
Croup ( 13 Questions)
Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Select all that apply.
Croup is indeed a common viral infection of the upper respiratory tract that causes inflammation of the larynx. This statement is accurate and important for the parent to understand the nature of the illness.
Croup is most common in children under the age of 5, not just under the age of 3. However, this statement is not entirely accurate, as older children can also be affected by croup. It is essential to provide correct information to the parent.
The symptoms of croup often worsen at night due to the natural narrowing of the airways during sleep, making breathing more difficult. Therefore, this statement is correct and relevant to include in the teaching.
The classic croup cough is indeed described as a barking cough, which results from the inflammation of the larynx and trachea. This description helps the parent recognize a distinctive symptom of croup. Including this information in the teaching is appropriate.
Croup is primarily managed with supportive care, such as humidified air and nebulized medications. Over-the-counter cough syrup and expectorants are not typically recommended for treating croup in children. This statement is incorrect and should not be included in the teaching.
Choice A rationale:
Croup is indeed a common viral infection of the upper respiratory tract that causes inflammation of the larynx.
This statement is accurate and important for the parent to understand the nature of the illness.
Choice B rationale:
Croup is most common in children under the age of 5, not just under the age of 3.
However, this statement is not entirely accurate, as older children can also be affected by croup.
It is essential to provide correct information to the parent.
Choice C rationale:
The symptoms of croup often worsen at night due to the natural narrowing of the airways during sleep, making breathing more difficult.
Therefore, this statement is correct and relevant to include in the teaching.
Choice D rationale:
The classic croup cough is indeed described as a barking cough, which results from the inflammation of the larynx and trachea.
This description helps the parent recognize a distinctive symptom of croup.
Including this information in the teaching is appropriate.
Choice E rationale:
Croup is primarily managed with supportive care, such as humidified air and nebulized medications.
Over-the-counter cough syrup and expectorants are not typically recommended for treating croup in children.
This statement is incorrect and should not be included in the teaching.