A 13-month old patient had a runny nose, mild cough, and low…

A 13-month old patient had a runny nose, mild cough, and low-grade fever for several days. The cough got worse and sounded like “barking”. The physician diagnosed “croup.” 1. What is the most likely viral agent causing the infection? (2 pts) 2. Is there a possible treatment for their infection beyond supportive care? If so, what is it? 3. When was this child contagious? 4. How was the virus transmitted?

A client is going on a company-sponsored deep-sea fishing tr…

A client is going on a company-sponsored deep-sea fishing trip in 2 weeks. The client presents to the clinic requesting a scopolamine patch because the client is afraid that they will get seasick. What should the nurse teach the client about the use of this medication?