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An 8-year old is admitted with drooling, muffled phonation and a temperature of 102.6°. The nurse should immediately notify the doctor because the child's symptoms are suggestive of:
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Drooling, muffled phonation, and fever suggest epiglottitis, a medical emergency requiring immediate intervention due to the risk of airway obstruction.