Which Pediatric Patient Complaints Would You Refer Immediately to the Emergency

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which pediatric patient complaints would you refer immediately to the emergency department?

• A)A patient with a temperature of 100.4° F and a toothache
• B)A drooling patient with muffled voice and stridor
• C)A patient with purulent drainage from the ear and a cough
• D)A patient with a seal-like barking cough and anorexia
• E)A patient whose epiglottis is visible when the tongue is depressed

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