A 1-year-old female is diagnosed with croup. Which of the following symptoms is most likely to be present when the nurse performs an assessment? (select all that apply)

a. Barking cough
b. Stridor
c. Hoarseness
d. Drooling
e. Truncal rash

ANS: A, B, C
Typically, the child experiences rhinorrhea, sore throat, and low-grade fever for a few days and then develops a harsh (seal-like) barking cough, inspiratory stridor, and hoarse voice.