A 7-Year-Old with a Fever of 101

question 7

Multiple Choice

A 7-year-old with a fever of 101.3°F and shortness of breath has a patent airway, but tachypneic respirations. His heart rate is 132, respirations 28, and blood pressure 94/60 with an SpO₂ of 96% on room air. Crackles and wheezes are noted in the base of the right lung. Based on this presentation, you would suspect and treat the patient for:

• A) bronchiolitis.
• B) pneumonia.
• C) asthma.
• D) upper respiratory infection.

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