You Are Called to the Local Park on a Hot

question 27

Multiple Choice

You are called to the local park on a hot summer day for an 8-year-old child in respiratory distress.The child can barely speak and appears to be getting sleepy.Vital signs are blood pressure 90/60,pulse 120,and respiratory rate 32.Your physical exam reveals a swollen tongue,inspiratory stridor,wheezing,and hives on the neck and chest.What condition do you suspect?

• A) Asthma
• B) Heat exhaustion
• C) Allergic reaction
• D) Anaphylaxis

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