The nurse is providing care to an infant diagnosed with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).The infant is grunting with expiration.Which action by the nurse is appropriate?

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Suctioning the airway to relieve the current obstruction is appropriate for an infant with grunting during expiration, as it may be a sign of increased work of breathing and airway obstruction. Limiting fluid intake and placing the infant in a supine position may exacerbate the situation. Chest physiotherapy may be indicated in some cases but is not the first-line intervention for a potentially critical situation such as this.

The Nurse Is Providing Care to an Infant Diagnosed with Respiratory