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A 7-year-old child is brought to the ER at midnight by his mother after symptoms appeared abruptly. The nurse's initial assessment reveals a temperature of 104.5F (40.3C), difficulty swallowing, drooling, absence of a spontaneous cough, and agitation. These symptoms are indicative of which one of the following?

Options

  • AAcute tracheitis
  • BAcute spasmodic croup
  • CAcute epiglottis
  • DAcute laryngotracheobronchitis

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