The nurse assessing a child with acute epiglottitis looks up the disorder as a review and is most likely to find which of the following classic symptoms associated with this disorder?
a. clubbing of the fingers, poor circulation of extremities, and bluish color
b. bark\-like cough and thick yellow nasal discharge
c. patchy rash on the body, rapid respirations, and exhaustion
d. respiratory distress, drooling, fever, agitation, and lethargy
D
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A Incorrect. Classic manifestations of acute epiglottitis do not include clubbing of the fingers, poor circulation of extremities, and bluish color.
B Incorrect. Classic manifestations of acute epiglottitis do not include bark\-like cough and thick yellow nasal discharge.
C Incorrect. Classic manifestations of acute epiglottitis do not include patchy rash on the body, rapid respirations, and exhaustion.
D Correct. Classic manifestations of acute epiglottitis include respiratory distress, fever, sore throat, dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), drooling, agitation and lethargy.
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