A 3-month-old infant has been hospitalized with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). What is the priority intervention?
ExplanationB. Often the infant will have decreased pulmonary reserve, and the clustering of care is essential to provide for periods of rest.
A. Antiviral therapy is controversial for this age group and is not given unless there are complications.
C. IV fluids are given during the acute phase to prevent dehydration.
D. Antitussive agents are not used; nasal secretions are aspirated with a bulb syringe whenever necessary
