ATI RN
ATI Nur235 Pediatrics Final Exam Questions
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4-year-old client with drooling, agitation, and inability to cough.
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A 4-year-old client presents to the emergency department with drooling, agitation, and inability to cough. The nurse should recognize these findings are associated with which diagnosis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D, bacterial epiglottitis. The presentation of drooling, agitation, and inability to cough in a 4-year-old suggests a blockage in the airway, which is a characteristic feature of epiglottitis. This condition is a medical emergency that can rapidly progress to airway obstruction and respiratory distress. Bronchiolitis (
A) typically presents with wheezing and respiratory distress but not drooling or agitation. Asthma (
B) presents with wheezing and dyspnea but not drooling or agitation. Nasopharyngitis (
C) is a common viral infection causing symptoms like runny nose and sore throat, not consistent with the presentation described.
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