What findings should alert the nurse to a potential complication in a patient with Zika virus?
A) Fever and muscle aches
B) Headaches and conjunctivitis
C) Muscle weakness and difficulty breathing
D) Rash and arthralgia

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Muscle weakness and difficulty breathing are concerning symptoms that may indicate a neurological complication such as Guillain-Barré syndrome, which can be associated with Zika virus infection.

What Findings Should Alert the Nurse to a Potential Complication