The nurse is caring for a toddler with acute laryngotracheobronchitis. Which assessment finding would indicate the child is experiencing increased respiratory obstruction?
a. Restlessness
b. Tachycardia
c. Brassy cough
d. Expiratory wheezing
ANS: A
Restlessness is a primary sign of increased respiratory obstruction.
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