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A parent calls 911 and states her child is having trouble breathing. the child is rushed to the emergency department. upon assessment, the child appears pale, toxic, and lethargic and assumes a distinctive position—sitting up with the mouth open and the chin thrust forward. the parent states that the child just developed a sore throat and fever today. the health care provider determines that the child is experiencing:

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It sounds like the child is suffering from an allergic reaction
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