A nurse is collecting data from a child who has pertussis. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?

The correct answer is choice B. Fever. Choice A rationale: Peeling of the hands and feet is not a typical manifestation of pertussis. This symptom is more commonly associated with conditions like Kawasaki disease. Choice B rationale: Fever is a common symptom in the early stages of pertussis, along with a mild cough and runny nose. Choice C rationale: A beefy, red tongue is not associated with pertussis. This symptom is more characteristic of scarlet fever. Choice D rationale: Facial erythema is not a typical symptom of pertussis. Pertussis primarily affects the respiratory system, causing severe coughing fits.