The nurse is providing care to several pediatric clients in the hospital setting. Which client diagnosis is capable of producing chronic limitations for the child?
1. Pneumonia from the bacillus Haemophilus influenzae
2. Respiratory syncytial virus
3. Streptococcus pneumoniae, a gram-positive diplococcus
4. Congenital heart defect
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Explanation:
1. Pneumonia is not a chronic limitation.
2. Respiratory syncytial virus is a serious infection caused by a virus that affects infants. It does not result in permanent disability.
3. Streptococcus pneumoniae, a gram-positive diplococcus, is treatable and will not cause chronic limitation.
4. A congenital heart defect can leave a child with a permanent chronic condition.
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