The nurse is preparing to admit a 7-year-old child with pulmonary edema. What clinical manifestations should the nurse expect to observe? (Select all that apply.)
a. Fever
b. Bradycardia
c. Diaphoresis
d. Pink frothy sputum
e. Respiratory crackles
ANS: C, D, E
Clinical manifestations of pulmonary edema include diaphoresis, pink frothy sputum, and respiratory crackles. Fever or bradycardia are not manifestations of pulmonary edema.
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