RN Exam Practice
Management of CareQuestion 1202 of 2368

Which client with pertussis should the nurse expect to be hospitalized?

  1. A 6-year-old who is eating and drinking well with normal oxygen levels
  2. A 10-year-old with a mild cough and no secondary infection
  3. A 15-year-old who is able to eat and drink
  4. A 4-month-old with a cough
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Correct answer: A 4-month-old with a cough

Hospitalization is recommended for infants under one year, those with secondary infection or low oxygen, and those who cannot eat or drink.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Childhood Respiratory Disorders: Pertussis. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Management of Care"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026