- Assessing the child's level of consciousness and responsiveness.
- Asking the parents about the last time the child ate.
- Determining the exact onset and progression of symptoms, and assessing respiratory effort for signs of impending respiratory failure.
- Checking the child's weight.
1. A 3-year-old child presents to the emergency department with a sudden onset of barking cough, inspiratory stridor, and mild respiratory distress. The child was afebrile last night. What is the critical initial nursing assessment to determine the urgency of intervention?
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