the parents of a 3-year-old child report he was exposed to pertussis 2 days ago. they are concerned and ask the nurse how long it will take until he becomes ill if he indeed contracted the infection. what response by the nurse is indicated?

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The reaction from the nurse is recommended for the parents of the 3-year-old kid who stated he was infected with pertussis two days ago. The indicators of the sickness will be observed in 1 to 3 weeks.The respiratory illness pertussis, usually known as whooping cough, is brought on by the bacteria Bordetella pertussis. Globally, there were around 151,000 pertussis cases in 2018. The major way that pertussis transmits from one person to another is by sneezing or coughing droplets.The cough is brought on by an abundance of mucus buildup in the throat and lungs, which can make breathing challenging. Coughing fits in toddlers and kids frequently last a minute and longer and might terminate with a loud "whoop." This sound is the result of the child trying to breathe again.Learn more about pertussis athttps://brainly.com/question/13061638?referrer=searchResults#SPJ4