Which intervention is appropriate for the infant hospitalized with bronchiolitis?
A) Position on the side with neck slightly flexed.
B) Administer antibiotics as ordered.
C) Restrict oral and parenteral fluids if tachypneic.
D) Give cool, humidified oxygen.

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Cool,humidified oxygen is given to relieve dyspnea,hypoxemia,and insensible fluid loss from tachypnea.The infant should be positioned with the head and chest elevated at a 30- to 40-degree angle and the neck slightly extended to maintain an open airway and decrease pressure on the diaphragm.The etiology of bronchiolitis is viral.Antibiotics are only given if there is a secondary bacterial infection.Tachypnea increases insensible fluid loss.If the infant is tachypneic,fluids are given parenterally to prevent dehydration.

Which Intervention Is Appropriate for the Infant Hospitalized with Bronchiolitis