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RSV in children
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Showing 14 questions, Sign in for moreThe nurse wants to emphasize the importance of prevention, especially in the winter and early spring months.
Which of the following statements would be most effective for the nurse to use?
The client is particularly concerned about how long the virus can survive on surfaces.
Which of the following responses from the nurse would be most accurate?
Which of the following findings should alert the nurse that the child may have RSV? (Select all that apply).
The client is concerned about the risk of transmission to their young grandchildren.
Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Which of the following explanations should the nurse provide?
The child’s mother reports that the child has had a runny nose, fever, and decreased appetite for the past two days.
The nurse notes that the child appears irritable and has a persistent cough.
Based on these symptoms, the nurse suspects that the child’s illness may progress to bronchiolitis or pneumonia, which could cause more severe respiratory distress.
What statement should the nurse make to educate the mother about the potential progression of RSV infection?
The client is worried about the child’s persistent cough and decreased appetite.
The nurse explains that in children younger than age 3, RSV infection can progress to bronchiolitis or pneumonia, causing more severe respiratory distress.
What statement should the nurse make to reassure the client about the management of these potential complications?
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory test results for a 3-year-old child who has been diagnosed with RSV infection.
The nurse notes that the child’s respiratory rate is 35 breaths per minute, oxygen saturation is 96%, pH is 7.38, and PaCO2 is 40.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take based on these results? (Select all that apply).
The toddler’s symptoms include wheezing, retractions, nasal flaring, tachypnea, and cyanosis.
The nurse understands that these symptoms indicate severe respiratory distress, which is common in children younger than age 3 with RSV infection.
Which of the following interventions should be included in the toddler’s care plan?
The nurse explains to the client that these symptoms are likely due to bronchiolitis or pneumonia, which are common complications of RSV infection in children younger than age 3.
Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the infant’s condition?
The nurse knows that maintaining a patent airway is crucial in the management of this condition.
The child’s mother asks the nurse, “What can I do to help my child breathe better?” Which of the following responses by the nurse would be most appropriate?
The client is concerned about the risk of dehydration for their child.
The nurse reassures the client by saying which of the following?
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? (Select all that apply).
Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
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