Health Promotion and MaintenanceQuestion 1183 of 2368
Which teaching should the nurse give to caregivers of a toddler with croup?
- Lay the child flat to rest so that the airway can relax and open up
- Limit fluids to reduce the amount of coughing and the production of mucus
- Avoid humidified air because it irritates the airway and worsens swelling
- Avoid anything that makes the child cry, because crying increases coughing
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Correct answer: Avoid anything that makes the child cry, because crying increases coughing
Crying leads to coughing and more airway obstruction, so caregivers keep the child calm.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Childhood Respiratory Disorders: Implementation (Take Action). Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Health Promotion and Maintenance"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026