Bacterial pneumonia is suspected in a 4-year-old boy with fever, headache, and chest pain. Which assessment finding would most likely indicate the need for this child to be hospitalized?

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Tachypnea with retractions indicates significant respiratory distress, which is a common reason for hospitalization in children with pneumonia to ensure they receive appropriate respiratory support and monitoring.

Bacterial Pneumonia Is Suspected in a 4-Year-Old Boy with Fever