You are assessing a 2-year-old child whose mother states she has had a fever for several hours.Which of the following signs is cause for concern?

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Grunting at the end of expiration can be a sign of respiratory distress and may indicate an underlying respiratory illness. This should be further assessed and managed appropriately. Crying is a normal response in a 2-year-old child and is not necessarily a sign of concern. Absence of nasal flaring with inhalation is also a normal finding and does not indicate respiratory distress. A respiratory rate of 28 breaths per minute is within the normal range for a 2-year-old child.

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