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The nurse is teaching home care to the parents of a child with acute spasmodic croup. The most important aspects of this care is/are
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Rationale
humidified air and increased oral fluids. The most important aspects of home care for a child with acute spasmodic croup are humidified air and increased oral fluids. Moisture soothes inflamed membranes. Adequate systemic hydration aids in mucociliary clearance and keeps secretions thin, white, watery, and easily removed with minimal coughing.