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    Ati 232g paediatrics proctored exam sect 2

    A nurse is monitoring an infant who is 3 months old and has sneezing, coughing, nasal congestion, intermittent fever, and apneic spells. These nurse should recognize these findings are associated with which of the following diagnoses?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Croup typically presents with a barking cough, stridor, and hoarseness. B. Bronchiolitis is commonly caused by RSV and presents with symptoms such as sneezing, coughing, nasal congestion, intermittent fever, and apneic spells in infants. C. Influenza often includes high fever, body aches, and cough, but not typically apneic spells in infants. D. Epiglottitis is characterized by sudden onset of fever, sore throat, dysphagia, and drooling, and is a medical emergency.

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