The parent of an infant with nasopharyngitis should be instructed to notify the health professional if the infant displays which clinical manifestation?
A) Fussiness
B) Coughing
C) A fever over 99° F
D) Signs of an earache

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If an infant with nasopharyngitis shows signs of an earache, it may mean a secondary bacterial infection is present and the infant should be referred to a practitioner for evaluation. Irritability is common in an infant with a viral illness. Cough can be a sign of nasopharyngitis. Fever is common in viral illnesses.

The Parent of an Infant with Nasopharyngitis Should Be Instructed