An infant's mother reports the child had a "cold" for several days. The nurse observes the client has profuse nasal drainage, increased respiratory effort, inspiratory stridor, cough, and hoarse cry
The nurse should suspect this infant has developed which of these conditions? a. cystic fibrosis c. pneumonia
b. laryngotracheobronchitis (LTB) d. respiratory distress syndrome
B
Laryngotracheobronchitis (croup) is a viral illness that causes narrowing of the upper airway. Symptoms include inspiratory stridor, a barking cough, and hoarseness. The child may have a persistent low-grade fever and a history of profuse nasal drainage with increased respiratory effort for several days.
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