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jc611

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on: Jun 27, 2018
A nurse is teaching parents about manifestations of spasmodic croup. Which is a distinguishing manifestation of spasmodic croup that should be included in the teaching session?
 
  a. It has a gradual onset.
  b. It is characterized a harsh barky cough.
  c. It is bacterial in nature.
  d. The child has a high fever.

Question 2

The nurse should assess a child who has had a tonsillectomy for which problem?
 
  a. Frequent swallowing
  b. Inspiratory stridor
  c. Rhonchi
  d. Elevated white blood cell count


welcom1000

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Spasmodic croup is viral in origin with a sudden onset usually at night of a harsh, metallic, barky cough, sore throat, inspiratory stridor, and hoarseness. A gradual onset is indicative of laryngotracheobronc hitis. A high fever is not usually present.

Answer to Question 2

A
Frequent swallowing is indicative of postoperative bleeding. Inspiratory stridor is characteristic of croup. Rhonchi are lower airway sounds indicating pneumonia. Assessment of blood cell counts is part of a preoperative workup.


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