An infant has laryngomalacia.What assessment finding correlates with this condition?
A) Stridor
B) High-pitched cry
C) Nasal congestion
D) Spasmodic cough

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An infant with laryngomalacia has stridor.Stridor is usually present at birth but may begin as late as 2 months.Symptoms increase when the infant is supine or crying.High-pitched cries are consistent with neurologic abnormalities and are not usually respiratory in nature.Nasal congestion is nonspecific in relation to laryngomalacia.Spasmodic cough is associated with croup; it is not a common symptom of laryngomalacia.

An Infant Has Laryngomalacia