A 7-year-old with a fever of 101.3°F and shortness of breath has a patent airway, but tachypneic respirations. His heart rate is 132, respirations 28, and blood pressure 94/60 with an SpO2 of 96% on room air. Crackles and wheezes are noted in the base of the right lung. Based on this presentation, you would suspect and treat the patient for:
A) bronchiolitis.
B) pneumonia.
C) asthma.
D) upper respiratory infection.
B
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