You respond to the home of a 2-year-old male with difficulty breathing. The childs father states that he has had a cold for the past several days and a seal-like barking cough for the past 20 minutes. Physical exam reveals he has a fever of 102*F and hot, dry skin. Inspiratory stridor is heard upon auscultation of lung sounds. BP 100/60, PR 100, respirations are 40 and labored with sternal retractions. You cant get a consistent SpO2 reading. You suspect the patient is most likely suffering from croup. What is the appropriate treatment for this child? A) Nebulized albuterol and cooling measures en route. B) No intervention is required at this time; transport. C) Saline given by nebulizer treatment and oxygen. D) Examination of the oropharynx with a tongue depressor. Getting near test time, or getting ahead for next year? Right now you can get 3 months for the price of 2! Try our 90 day special! Follow the prescribed study methods and have all of the knowledge and mental tips required to destroy the NREMT! Pass on your FIRST TRY - GUARANTEED! MedicTests/
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