Question

An 8-month-old infant is admitted to the pediatric unit with a respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection and bronchiolitis. During the admission assessment, which of these signs should the healthcare provider recognize as an early sign of respiratory distress?

Answer 1

Tachycardia

Step-by-step explanation:

Bonus:

It's an abnormally fast heart rate.

Symptoms to watch out for are dizziness, weakness, and heart beat (the heart may beat more than 160 times per minute).

They are usually caused by a disruption in the heart's electrical system.