Why are this childâ€™s croup symptoms worse than the previous siblingâ€™s?

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Question 1 of 5

Why are this childâ€™s croup symptoms worse than the previous siblingâ€™s?

A. Some children react differently to viruses; treat each child as an individual. B. Younger children have wider airways that make them more susceptible to bacterial colonization. C. Younger children have shorter, less developed immune systems, leading to worse symptoms. D. Children younger than 3 years typically exhibit worse symptoms because their immune systems are less mature.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

What would the nurse advise the parent of a child with a barky cough that worsens at night?

A. Take your child outside into the humid night air for 15 minutes. B. Take your child to the emergency room immediately. C. Give your child an over-the-counter cough suppressant. D. Give your child warm liquids to soothe the throat.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3 of 5

Which information will be most helpful in teaching parents about the primary prevention of foreign body aspiration?

A. Signs and symptoms of foreign body aspiration B. Therapeutic management of foreign body aspiration C. Most common objects that toddlers aspirate D. Risks associated with foreign body aspiration

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4 of 5

What can be done at home to help a child with URI symptoms and a fever get better?

A. Give your child small amounts of fluid every hour to prevent dehydration. B. Give your child Robitussin at night to reduce his cough and help him sleep. C. Give your child a baby aspirin every 4 to 6 hours to help reduce the fever. D. Give your child an over-the-counter cold medicine at night.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5 of 5

Which medication should the nurse administer for quick relief to a child with asthma who is coughing, wheezing, and having difficulty breathing?

A. Prednisone B. Singulair (montelukast) C. Albuterol D. Flovent (fluticasone)

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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