Practice Question
A nurse is collecting data from a child who has pertussis. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
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Correct Answer:
Fever
Rationale:
▶️ Pertussis begins with an upper respiratory infection–like stage that includes fever, rhinorrhea, and mild cough.
▶️ Fever is an early symptom and helps identify the catarrhal phase, which is the most contagious stage.
▶️ The disease then progresses into a paroxysmal phase with forceful coughing and "whoop" sounds.
▶️ Other listed options (Koplik spots, facial erythema, red tongue) are characteristic of measles, fifth disease, and scarlet fever, respectively.
▶️ Recognizing fever as the initial sign is essential for early isolation and prevention of transmission.
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This question is from PN ATI Comprehensive Predictor~2025 Exam 1 which contains 176 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exit Exam(s)
- Domain: Exit Exam(s)~2025
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