Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 88%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
The nurse is assessing a child with epiglottitis.Which of the following would be an expected finding?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The correct answer is A: Absence of spontaneous cough and dysphonia. This would be an expected finding as the absence of spontaneous cough and dysphonia indicates a potential issue with the vocal cords or larynx. Dysphonia refers to difficulty in producing sound due to voice disorder, which can result in a weak or absent cough reflex. Generalized skin flushing (B) is not related to cough or dysphonia. Coarse tremors and splenomegaly (C) suggest a different underlying condition such as a neurological disorder or an issue with the spleen. Harsh, productive cough, and rhinorrhea (D) are symptoms associated with respiratory infections and allergies, not the absence of cough and dysphonia.