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5-month-old Emily Harter presented to the pediatrician’s office with a fever, dyspnea (labored breathing), wheezing, nasal flaring, and a harsh cough. Rapid testing of nasal swabs obtained from Emily revealed RSV disease. Mrs. Harter is distraught to learn that her daughter will be admitted to the hospital, and will receive intravenous hydration and oxygen therapy.
-RSV belongs to which virus family?

Question

Please read the clinical scenario, and then answer the question that follow to become familiar with the traditional NCLEX question format.
  5-month-old Emily Harter presented to the pediatrician’s office with a fever, dyspnea (labored breathing), wheezing, nasal flaring, and a harsh cough. Rapid testing of nasal swabs obtained from Emily revealed RSV disease. Mrs. Harter is distraught to learn that her daughter will be admitted to the hospital, and will receive intravenous hydration and oxygen therapy. 
-RSV belongs to which virus family?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

RSV belongs to the Reoviridae virus family.

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