The nurse is assigned to care for a child with bronchiolitis. Which one of the following pediatric individuals is at greatest risk for developing bronchiolitis?
A) A child over one year of age
B) A newborn infant
C) A toddler in preschool
D) A 5-month-old infant
D) A 5-month-old infant
Explanation: A) The incidence of bronchiolitis peaks in infants 2-6 months old; in 80% of cases, the child is younger than 1 year of age.
B) The incidence of bronchiolitis peaks in infants 2-6 months old; in 80% of cases, the child is younger than 1 year of age.
C) The incidence of bronchiolitis peaks in infants 2-6 months old; in 80% of cases, the child is younger than 1 year of age.
D) The incidence of bronchiolitis peaks in infants 2-6 months old; in 80% of cases, the child is younger than 1 year of age.
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