The mother of a 5-year-old child calls the clinic to ask if her child has a mild respiratory infection or needs to be seen. Which question by the nurse would elicit the most helpful information?
A.
"Can your child swallow without pain?"
B.
"Does the child have a sore throat?"
C.
"Is your child coughing occasionally?"
D.
"Was the onset gradual or sudden?"
ANS: D
Common "colds" or nasopharyngitis usually have a gradual onset. A rapid onset would indicate a more serious condition. The other manifestations are commonly seen in this disorder.
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