A 4-year-old child presents with intercostal retractions, nasal flaring, a heart rate of 160 beats/min, and a fever of 101.5ºF. Which of the following clinical signs would indicate that this child's cardiopulmonary status is deteriorating?
A. Retractions become more prominent.
B. Heart rate decreases to 100 beats/min.
C. Nasal flaring becomes less prominent
D. Fever gradually increases to 102.2ºF.
Answer: B. Heart rate decreases to 100 beats/min.
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