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The Nurse Is Caring for a 6-Month-Old Infant Diagnosed with Respiratory

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The nurse is caring for a 6-month-old infant diagnosed with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection. What consideration will most influence the nurse's plan of care?


A) Infants breathe more rapidly than adults.
B) Infants' airways are narrower and easily obstructed.
C) Infants' lower hemoglobin (HgB) levels reduce oxygenation.
D) Infants have larger tonsils and adenoids.

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