The telephone triage nurse receives a call from a parent who states that her 18-month-old is making a crowing sound when he breathes and is hard to wake up. The nurse should:

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The child's symptoms of crowing sound and difficulty waking up could indicate a serious condition such as croup or epiglottitis, which could result in airway compromise. In this case, the nurse should advise the parent to hang up and call 911 immediately for emergency care.

The Telephone Triage Nurse Receives a Call from a Parent