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. Which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?

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Crowing sound when breathing and difficulty in waking up are both signs of a potentially serious condition, such as airway obstruction or respiratory distress. The nurse's priority in this situation should be to advise the parent to call 9-1-1 for emergent evaluation and treatment.

The Telephone Triage Nurse Receives a Call from a Parent