A nurse is assisting with the admission of an infant who has respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Which of the following rooms should the nurse assign the infant?

A. This option is the most appropriate choice for an infant with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). RSV is highly contagious and primarily spreads through respiratory secretions. Placing the infant in a private room helps to minimize the risk of transmission to other patients. Contact and droplet precautions should be implemented to further prevent the spread of the virus. B. This choice is not ideal because both RSV and croup are respiratory infections that can spread easily among infants. Placing an infant with RSV in a semi-private room with another infant increases the risk of transmission of both infections to each other. C. While isolating the infant in a private room is appropriate for preventing the spread of RSV, the term "protective isolation" typically refers to a type of isolation used for patients who have compromised immune systems. D. Placing the infant with RSV in a semi-private room with a toddler who has pneumonia is not recommended. Both RSV and pneumonia are respiratory infections that can spread easily among patients, especially infants and young children who are more susceptible to complications.