Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for an infant with acute bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)?
1. Activity Intolerance
2. Decreased Cardiac Output
3. Pain, Acute
4. Tissue Perfusion, Ineffective (peripheral)
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale: Activity intolerance is a problem because of the imbalance between oxygen supply and demand. Cardiac output is not compromised during an acute phase of bronchiolitis. Pain is not usually associated with acute bronchiolitis. Tissue perfusion (peripheral) is not affected by this respiratory-disease process.
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