RSV Bronchiolitis 36 Questions And Answers

The parents of a child diagnosed with bronchiolitis ask the nurse how the disorder is treated. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate? A. "A medication called dexamethasone always produces improvement." B. "Antibiotics will be given for a period of 10 days." C. "The focus is on managing symptoms and providing supportive care." D. "An inhaler will be used and the symptoms will be gone in about 24 hours." - ️️The focus is on managing symptoms and providing supportive care. rationale: There is no effective treatment for bronchiolitis. Nurses should become familiar with preventive measures and supportive care. Bronchiolitis is caused by a viral infection; antibiotics are not part of the treatment. There has been no demonstrated improvement in signs and symptoms of bronchiolitis with the use of dexamethasone. Inhaled bronchodilators produce little or no improvement in signs and symptoms. A 14-month-old child is admitted to the intensive care unit for treatment of severe bronchiolitis caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Which medication does the nurse anticipate will be prescribed for this client? Aminophylline. Dopamine. Ribavirin. Atropine. - ️️Ribavirin. Rationale: Ribavirin is an antiviral medication that may be prescribed for severe cases of bronchiolitis caused by RSV. Atropine, dopamine, and aminophylline are not medications identified in the treatment of a client with severe bronchiolitis caused by RSV.