A nurse is assessing a child with chronic asthma. Which microorganisms, according to the nurse, are responsible for causing asthma in the child?

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Rhinovirus and respiratory syncytial virus are two of the most common microorganisms that cause asthma exacerbations in children. Adenovirus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa can cause respiratory infections but are not typically associated with asthma. Staphylococcus aureus may cause skin infections but is not commonly implicated in respiratory issues such as asthma.

A Nurse Is Assessing a Child with Chronic Asthma