A child has had cold symptoms for more than 2 weeks, a headache, nasal congestion with purulent nasal drainage, facial tenderness, and a cough that increases during sleep
The nurse recognizes that these symptoms are characteristic of which respiratory condition? a. Allergic rhinitis
b. Bronchitis
c. Asthma
d. Sinusitis
D
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A The classic symptoms of allergic rhinitis are watery rhinorrhea, itchy nose, eyes,
ears, and palate, and sneezing. Symptoms occur as long as the child is exposed to
the allergen.
B Bronchitis is characterized by a gradual onset of rhinitis and a cough that is
initially nonproductive but may change to a loose cough.
C The manifestations of asthma may vary, with wheezing being a classic sign. The
symptoms presented in the question do not suggest asthma.
D Sinusitis is characterized by signs and symptoms of a cold that do not improve
after 14 days, a low-grade fever, nasal congestion and purulent nasal discharge,
headache, tenderness, a feeling of fullness over the affected sinuses, halitosis,
and a cough that increases when the child is lying down.
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