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RSV in children
RSV in children ( 14 Questions)
The nurse wants to emphasize the importance of prevention, especially in the winter and early spring months.
Which of the following statements would be most effective for the nurse to use?
This statement is incorrect. RSV is most common in winter and early spring, not summer and fall. Stating this misinformation would not effectively educate the parents about RSV prevention during the high-risk months.
This is The correct answer. RSV does occur in yearly outbreaks, especially in winter and early spring. By emphasizing this, the nurse educates parents about the specific periods when they should take extra precautions to prevent RSV transmission.
This statement is incorrect. RSV is indeed seasonal, with higher incidence during the winter and early spring months. Denying its seasonality would provide inaccurate information to the parents.
This statement is incorrect. RSV primarily affects infants and young children, not adults. Providing this misinformation would not help parents understand the risks associated with RSV for their children.
Choice A rationale:
This statement is incorrect.
RSV is most common in winter and early spring, not summer and fall.
Stating this misinformation would not effectively educate the parents about RSV prevention during the high-risk months.
Choice B rationale:
This is The correct answer.
RSV does occur in yearly outbreaks, especially in winter and early spring.
By emphasizing this, the nurse educates parents about the specific periods when they should take extra precautions to prevent RSV transmission.
Choice C rationale:
This statement is incorrect.
RSV is indeed seasonal, with higher incidence during the winter and early spring months.
Denying its seasonality would provide inaccurate information to the parents.
Choice D rationale:
This statement is incorrect.
RSV primarily affects infants and young children, not adults.
Providing this misinformation would not help parents understand the risks associated with RSV for their children.