A Child with Pertussis Is in the Catarrhal Stage of the Disease.Which

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Multiple Choice

A child with pertussis is in the catarrhal stage of the disease.Which assessment findings correlate with this condition? (Select all that apply.)

• A)Chronic cough lasting weeks
• B)Intense cough causing vomiting
• C)Low-grade fever
• D)Sweating and fatigue after coughing
• E)Upper respiratory symptoms

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