HESI RN Maternity Exam 7n

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A 3-year-old male was brought into the emergency room this morning with a sudden onset of 'fast and noisy breathing'. What other symptoms is the nurse likely to note in a child diagnosed with epiglottitis?

A. High-pitched wheezing B. Thick, muffled voice C. Purulent nasal discharge D. Productive cough E. Dyspnea

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Rationale: A thick, muffled voice is characteristic of epiglottitis due to epiglottal swelling. Wheezing, purulent discharge, productive cough, and dyspnea are less specific.

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