A child with pertussis is in the catarrhal stage of the disease.Which assessment findings correlate with this condition?
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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The catarrhal stage of pertussis is characterized by upper respiratory symptoms and low-grade fever.Sweating,fatigue,and intense coughing with vomiting are characteristic of the paroxysmal stage.A chronic cough lasting weeks is seen in the convalescent stage.

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