Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 86%
Simulated
A nurse is collecting data from an infant who has respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Rhinorrhea, or a runny nose, is a common early symptom of RSV, which often starts with cold-like symptoms before progressing to respiratory distress. Barrel chest and clubbing are associated with chronic conditions, not acute RSV, and vesicles are linked to other infections like chickenpox.