The parent of an infant with nasopharyngitis should be instructed to notify the health care professional if the infant:
a. Becomes fussy. c. Has a fever over 99° F.
b. Has a cough. d. Shows signs of an earache.
ANS: D
If an infant with nasopharyngitis has a fever over 101° F, there is early evidence of respiratory complications. Irritability and a slight fever are common in an infant with a viral illness. Cough can be a sign of nasopharyngitis.
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