Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 65%
Simulated
When advising a new mother in caring for a child with croup, which symptom should be a priority concern to the telephone triage nurse?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Difficulty swallowing secretions can indicate airway obstruction in croup, a potential emergency requiring immediate attention. Fever, barking cough, and crying during nursing are common but less urgent unless accompanied by respiratory distress.