Which of the following would the nurse expect to assess in a child with bronchiectasis?
A) A mild nonproductive cough
B) An intermittent dry hacking cough
C) A severe persistent cough with mucopurulent sputum
D) A cough that produces clear frothy sputum

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Bronchiectasis is characterized by a severe persistent cough that produces large amounts of mucopurulent sputum due to chronic infection and inflammation of the airways.

Which of the Following Would the Nurse Expect to Assess