A nurse is collecting data from an infant who has respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Explanation & Rationale
Choice A rationaleVesicles on the trunk are indicative of varicella (chickenpox) rather than respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). RSV typically causes respiratory symptoms rather than skin manifestations like vesicles.Choice B rationaleRhinorrhea (runny nose) is a common symptom of RSV in infants. It is part of the upper respiratory symptoms caused by the virus, alongside coughing and wheezing.Choice C rationaleBarrel chest is more associated with chronic conditions like cystic fibrosis or severe, long-standing asthma, not acute infections like RSV. RSV primarily affects the bronchioles, leading to bronchiolitis.Choice D rationaleClubbing of the fingers is generally a sign of chronic hypoxia and is seen in long-term conditions such as congenital heart disease or cystic fibrosis, rather than acute RSV infection. .