Which nursing diagnosis should the nurse include in the plan of care for an infant diagnosed with acute bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)?
1. Activity Intolerance
2. Ineffective Peripheral Tissue Perfusion
3. Acute Pain
4. Decreased Cardiac Output
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Explanation:
1. Activity Intolerance is a problem because of the imbalance between oxygen supply and demand.
2. Tissue perfusion (peripheral) is not affected by this respiratory disease process.
3. Acute Pain is not usually associated with acute bronchiolitis.
4. Cardiac Output is not compromised during an acute phase of bronchiolitis.
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