The nurse is planning care for a child with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)bronchiolitis with the nursing diagnosis of Impaired Gas Exchange.Which interventions should be included in the child's plan of care? Select all that apply.
A) Weigh daily.
B) Monitor vital signs and pulse oximetry.
C) Administer oxygen as prescribed.
D) Weigh diapers.
E) Provide frequent rest periods.

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A) Interventions appropriate for the client with the nursing diagnosis of Impaired Gas Exchange due to RSV bronchiolitis include monitoring vital signs, pulse oximetry, and breathing pattern, and administering oxygen. Daily weight would be appropriate for the nursing diagnosis of Impaired Nutrition: Less than Body Requirements. Weighing diapers would be appropriate for the nursing diagnosis of Fluid Volume Deficit. Providing frequent rest periods would be appropriate for the nursing diagnosis of Activity Intolerance.
B) Interventions appropriate for the client with the nursing diagnosis of Impaired Gas Exchange due to RSV bronchiolitis include monitoring vital signs, pulse oximetry, and breathing pattern, and administering oxygen. Daily weight would be appropriate for the nursing diagnosis of Impaired Nutrition: Less than Body Requirements. Weighing diapers would be appropriate for the nursing diagnosis of Fluid Volume Deficit. Providing frequent rest periods would be appropriate for the nursing diagnosis of Activity Intolerance.
C) Interventions appropriate for the client with the nursing diagnosis of Impaired Gas Exchange due to RSV bronchiolitis include monitoring vital signs, pulse oximetry, and breathing pattern, and administering oxygen. Daily weight would be appropriate for the nursing diagnosis of Impaired Nutrition: Less than Body Requirements. Weighing diapers would be appropriate for the nursing diagnosis of Fluid Volume Deficit. Providing frequent rest periods would be appropriate for the nursing diagnosis of Activity Intolerance.
D) Interventions appropriate for the client with the nursing diagnosis of Impaired Gas Exchange due to RSV bronchiolitis include monitoring vital signs, pulse oximetry, and breathing pattern, and administering oxygen. Daily weight would be appropriate for the nursing diagnosis of Impaired Nutrition: Less than Body Requirements. Weighing diapers would be appropriate for the nursing diagnosis of Fluid Volume Deficit. Providing frequent rest periods would be appropriate for the nursing diagnosis of Activity Intolerance.
E) Interventions appropriate for the client with the nursing diagnosis of Impaired Gas Exchange due to RSV bronchiolitis include monitoring vital signs, pulse oximetry, and breathing pattern, and administering oxygen. Daily weight would be appropriate for the nursing diagnosis of Impaired Nutrition: Less than Body Requirements. Weighing diapers would be appropriate for the nursing diagnosis of Fluid Volume Deficit. Providing frequent rest periods would be appropriate for the nursing diagnosis of Activity Intolerance.

The Nurse Is Planning Care for a Child with Respiratory