Which nursing diagnosis would be most appropriate for an infant with acute bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)?
A)Activity intolerance
B)Tissue perfusion, ineffective (peripheral)
C)Pain, acute
D)Decreased cardiac output

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Infants with acute bronchiolitis due to RSV often experience increased effort with breathing, resulting in decreased energy and activity intolerance. Ineffective tissue perfusion, acute pain, and decreased cardiac output are not necessarily key concerns in this situation.

Which Nursing Diagnosis Would Be Most Appropriate for an Infant