Case study: Child with worsening croup. Based on the current assessment, what is the nurse's priority action?

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D. keep the child calm and prepare prescribed airway-support measures — The priority action is to keep the child calm and prepare prescribed airway-support measures because this addresses the immediate risk in the case.

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A. encourage the client to rest and increase oral intake

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B. complete routine care before notifying the provider

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C. document the finding as expected and reassess in 1 hour