The Nurse Is Caring for an Infant Who Has Respiratory

question 5

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for an infant who has respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and who will receive ribavirin.The nurse expects to administer this drug by which route?

• A) Inhalation
• B) Intramuscular
• C) Intravenous
• D) Oral

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Definitions:

Microcytic

Relates to red blood cells that are smaller than normal, often associated with iron-deficiency anemia.

Hemoglobin

A protein in red blood cells responsible for carrying oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.

Pigment

A substance that imparts color to other materials, found in paint, ink, plants, and the human body.

Blood

A vital fluid in humans and other animals that delivers necessary substances such as nutrients and oxygen to the cells and transports metabolic waste products away.