The nurse is assessing an adult client with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Which symptom will the nurse expect to assess that is not seen in infants with RSV?
A)Rhinorrhea
B)Cough
C)Apnea
D)Headache

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A)Rhinorrhea (runny nose)and cough are symptoms that are common to both infants and adults with RSV. Apnea is more commonly seen in infants, not in adults. However, a headache must be reported by the client, which infants are unable to do. Therefore, headaches are more commonly assessed in adults with RSV and not infants.
B)Rhinorrhea (runny nose)and cough are symptoms that are common to both infants and adults with RSV. Apnea is more commonly seen in infants, not in adults. However, a headache must be reported by the client, which infants are unable to do. Therefore, headaches are more commonly assessed in adults with RSV and not infants.
C)Rhinorrhea (runny nose)and cough are symptoms that are common to both infants and adults with RSV. Apnea is more commonly seen in infants, not in adults. However, a headache must be reported by the client, which infants are unable to do. Therefore, headaches are more commonly assessed in adults with RSV and not infants.
D)Rhinorrhea (runny nose)and cough are symptoms that are common to both infants and adults with RSV. Apnea is more commonly seen in infants, not in adults. However, a headache must be reported by the client, which infants are unable to do. Therefore, headaches are more commonly assessed in adults with RSV and not infants.

The Nurse Is Assessing an Adult Client with Respiratory Syncytial