The nurse is preparing to admit a 7-year-old child with acute laryngotracheobronchitis (LTB). What clinical manifestations should the nurse expect to observe? (Select all that apply.)
a. Dysphagia
b. Brassy cough
c. Low-grade fever
d. Toxic appearance
e. Slowly progressive
ANS: B, C, E
Clinical manifestations of LTB include a brassy cough, low-grade fever, and slow progression. Dysphagia and a toxic appearance are characteristics of acute epiglottitis.
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