The father of an infant calls the nurse to his son's room because he is "making a strange noise." A diagnosis of laryngomalacia is made. What does the nurse expect to find on assessment?
a. Stridor
b. High-pitched cry
c. Nasal congestion
d. Spasmodic cough
A
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A Stridor is usually present at birth but may begin as late as 2 months. Symptoms
increase when the infant is supine or crying.
B High-pitched cries are consistent with neurologic abnormalities and are not
usually respiratory in nature.
C Nasal congestion is nonspecific in relation to laryngomalacia.
D Spasmodic cough is associated with croup; it is not a common symptom of
laryngomalacia.
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