A 2-year-old is awake and in respiratory distress with stridorous respirations. His airway is patent and pulses rapid. Vital signs are pulse 144, respirations 28, SpO₂ 93% on room air, and temperature 101°F. The patient has no medical history, although diabetes runs in the family. Appropriate care for this patient would include:

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Blow-by oxygen that is humidified is appropriate for a child in respiratory distress with stridor, as it can help ease breathing without causing distress that might occur with a mask.

A 2-Year-Old Is Awake and in Respiratory Distress with Stridorous