The Mother of a 20-Month-Old Boy Tells the Nurse That

The mother of a 20-month-old boy tells the nurse that he has a barking cough at night.His temperature is 37° C (98.6° F) .The nurse suspects mild croup and should recommend which intervention?

A) Admit to the hospital and observe for impending epiglottitis.
B) Provide fluids that the child likes and use comfort measures.
C) Control fever with acetaminophen and call if cough gets worse tonight.
D) Try over-the-counter cough medicine and come to the clinic tomorrow if no improvement.