A Child Presents to the Emergency Department with Fever, Tachypnea

question 15

Multiple Choice

A child presents to the emergency department with fever, tachypnea, nasal flaring, and shallow breathing. The physical exam of the chest reveals the presence of crackles, increased tactile fremitus, and dullness to percussion. What should the therapist suspect the diagnosis is?

• A) Bronchitis
• B) Bronchiectasis
• C) Bronchiolitis
• D) Pneumonia

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