The child has been admitted to the hospital with a possible diagnosis of pneumonia. Which findings are consistent with this diagnosis?

The child has been admitted to the hospital with a possible diagnosis of pneumonia. Which findings are consistent with this diagnosis?



a) The child's white blood cell count is elevated.

b) The child's temperature is 98.4° F (36.9°C).

c) The child is producing yellow purulent sputum.

d) The child's chest x-ray indicates the presence of perihilar infiltrates.

e) The child's respiratory rate is rapid.



• The child's chest x-ray indicates the presence of perihilar infiltrates.

• The child's white blood cell count is elevated.

• The child's respiratory rate is rapid.

• The child is producing yellow purulent sputum.


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