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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?

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Answer:

Tachycardia

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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.

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