Questions: A nurse is collecting data on a child who is diagnosed with bacterial epiglottitis. Which of the following clinical findings are associated with the illness? (Select all that apply.) Drooling Stridor Difficulty swallowing Croupy cough High-grade fever

The answer includes the following options: Drooling, Stridor, Difficulty swallowing, and High-grade fever.

Explanation for each option:

1. Drooling: Correct. Drooling is a common symptom of bacterial epiglottitis because the swollen epiglottis makes it difficult for the child to swallow saliva.

2. Stridor: Correct. Stridor, a high-pitched, wheezing sound caused by disrupted airflow, is often present in bacterial epiglottitis due to the inflammation and swelling of the epiglottis obstructing the airway.

3. Difficulty swallowing: Correct. Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) is a hallmark of bacterial epiglottitis because the inflamed epiglottis obstructs the passage of food and liquids.

4. Croupy cough: Incorrect. A croupy cough is more characteristic of viral croup, not bacterial epiglottitis. Epiglottitis typically does not present with a cough.

5. High-grade fever: Correct. High-grade fever is commonly associated with bacterial infections, including bacterial epiglottitis.

Summary: The clinical findings associated with bacterial epiglottitis include drooling, stridor, difficulty swallowing, and high-grade fever.