RN Exam Practice
Management of CareQuestion 1184 of 2368

Which criterion must be met before a child with croup is discharged from the hospital?

  1. The child no longer requires nebulized epinephrine.
  2. The child has had no cough for 24 hours.
  3. The child has finished a full course of antibiotics.
  4. The child's barking cough has resolved completely.
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Correct answer: The child no longer requires nebulized epinephrine.

Discharge also requires tolerating oral intake and being available for close follow-up.

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 "Management of Care"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026