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RN Nursing Care of Children 2019 with NGN
RN Nursing Care of Children 2019 with NGN ( 67 Questions)
A nurse is assessing a 6-month-old infant who has respiratory syncytial virus. The nurse should immediately report which of the following findings to the provider?
Rhinorrhea (runny nose) is a common symptom of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and may not require immediate reporting unless it is severe or associated with other concerning symptoms.
Tachypnea (rapid breathing) in an infant with RSV can be a sign ofrespiratory distress and may require immediate intervention or further evaluation by the provider.
Pharyngitis (sore throat) is a possible symptom of RSV, but it may not be as immediately concerning as tachypnea.
Coughing is a common symptom of RSV and may not require immediate reporting unless it is severe or associated with other concerning symptoms.
A. Rhinorrhea (runny nose) is a common symptom of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and may not require immediate reporting unless it is severe or associated with other concerning symptoms.
B. Correct. Tachypnea (rapid breathing) in an infant with RSV can be a sign of
respiratory distress and may require immediate intervention or further evaluation by the provider.
C. Pharyngitis (sore throat) is a possible symptom of RSV, but it may not be as immediately concerning as tachypnea.
D. Coughing is a common symptom of RSV and may not require immediate reporting unless it is severe or associated with other concerning symptoms.