A 3-month-old infant is admitted to the pediatric unit for treatment of bronchiolitis.The infant's vital signs are T,101.6° F; P,106 beats/min apical; and R,70 breaths/min.The infant is irritable and fussy and coughs frequently.IV fluids are given via a peripheral venipuncture.Fluids by mouth were initially contraindicated for what reason?
A) Tachypnea
B) Paroxysmal cough
C) Irritability
D) Fever

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Fluids by mouth may be contraindicated because of tachypnea,weakness,and fatigue.Therefore,IV fluids are preferred until the acute stage of bronchiolitis has passed.Infants with bronchiolitis may have paroxysmal coughing,but fluids by mouth would not be contraindicated.Irritability or fever would not be reasons for fluids by mouth to be contraindicated.

A 3-Month-Old Infant Is Admitted to the Pediatric Unit for Treatment