The mother of an 8-month-old baby says that she has no idea how child developed respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) bronchiolitis. Which of the following should the nurse respond to this mother?
1. There is a higher risk in children who are being breast-fed.
2. There is a higher risk in children who are exposed to secondary cigarette smoke.
3. There is no way to avoid the illness.
4. It is seen more frequently in children who do not attend day care.
2. There is a higher risk in children who are exposed to secondary cigarette smoke.
Rationale:
Risk of infection is higher when the parent or caregiver smokes. Tobacco smoke increases mucous production and reduces the action of cilia within the airway passages. Exposure to secondhand smoke is thought to alter maturation of the respiratory epithelium. The risk of infection with RSV is higher for infants and toddlers who are not breast-fed, live in homes with secondary cigarette exposure, attend daycare, live in crowded conditions, or are socioeconomically disadvantaged. RSV can be avoided by limited these risk factors.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).