Suspected Community-acquired Pneumonia in Pediatrics — 2yo Child | Pediatric Respiratory | SMLE Q#16828
SMLE Question #16828
Pediatrics
Pediatric Respiratory
Objective: OBJ-273
Last updated: February 2026
A 2-year-old boy is brought to the emergency department with suspected community-acquired pneumonia. Over the past day, he has had repeated vomiting and poor feeding and is unable to keep down fluids or oral medications. He is alert and interactive with no increased work of breathing. Which of the following is the most appropriate reason to justify hospital admission in this child?
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