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A 7-year-old child is brought to the ER at midnight by his mother after symptoms appeared abruptly. The nurses initial a

Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2022 3:51 pm
by answerhappygod
A 7-year-old child is brought to the ER at midnight by his mother after symptoms appeared abruptly. The nurses initial assessment reveals a temperature of 104.5F (40.3C), difficulty swallowing, drooling, absence of a spontaneous cough, and agitation. These symptoms are indicative of which one of the following?

A. Acute tracheitis
B. Acute spasmodic croup
C. Acute epiglottis
D. Acute laryngotracheobronchitis