On assessing the physical findings of a client, the nurse discovers that the client has red, swollen, inflamed pharynx and tonsils. What condition can the nurse suspect from the findings?

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Red, swollen, inflamed pharynx and tonsils are hallmark signs of epiglottitis, a potentially life-threatening condition where the epiglottis becomes inflamed and can block the airway. Laryngitis typically presents with hoarseness and cough, acute bronchitis with productive cough and wheezing, and lung abscess with cough, fever, and weight loss.

On Assessing the Physical Findings of a Client, the Nurse