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Parents bring a toddler who is 2-1/2 years old to the hospital because of observed difficulty with breathing. The toddler is diagnosed with laryngotracheobronchitis. Which assessment finding does the nurse expect related to the diagnosis?

Wheezing and a barky cough.

Drooling and diaphoresis.

Crackles auscultated in bilateral lower lobes.

Inspiratory stridor heard in the upper airway.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A. Wheezing is more common in lower airway diseases like asthma.

B. Drooling and diaphoresis are more indicative of epiglottitis.

C. Crackles are associated with lower respiratory tract infections like pneumonia.

D. Inspiratory stridor is a hallmark sign of laryngotracheobronchitis (croup), resulting from upper airway narrowing and inflammation.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Dilated scalp veins are a common finding in newborns with hydrocephalus due to increased intracranial pressure.

B. A backward sloping forehead is more characteristic of certain craniofacial anomalies, not typically hydrocephalus.

C. Hypertension is not a common finding in newborns with hydrocephalus; it is more likely to be hypotension due to decreased cerebral perfusion.

D. Over-riding suture lines may occur in craniosynostosis or severe cases of increased intracranial pressure, but it is not a defining feature of hydrocephalus.

A. Raw carrots B. Bananas C. celery D. Grapes

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Raw carrots can be a choking hazard for toddlers due to their firm texture.

B. Bananas are soft, easy to chew, and are a safe food choice for toddlers, posing minimal choking risk.

C. Celery can be difficult for a toddler to chew and may pose a choking risk.

D. Grapes can be a choking hazard unless they are cut into small, manageable pieces.

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Parents bring a toddler who is 2-1/2 years old to the hospital because of observed difficulty with breathing. The toddler is diagnosed with laryngotracheobronchitis. Which assessment finding does the nurse expect related to the diagnosis?

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