Reduction of Risk PotentialQuestion 1197 of 2368

Which sign should the nurse specifically assess for in a 6-week-old with a viral respiratory infection because it may be the presenting symptom?

  1. Barking cough
  2. Apnea
  3. High fever
  4. Koplik spots
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Correct answer: Apnea

Apnea may be the presenting symptom in premature infants or infants younger than two months.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Childhood Respiratory Disorders: Implementation (Take Action). Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Reduction of Risk Potential"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026