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Question:

The nurse is assessing the vital signs of a 6-month-old infant. Which of these respiratory rates is cause for concern?

A 63
explanation

Expected respiratory rates change based on the age of the child. The neonate and infant expected respiratory range is 30–60 breaths/minute. The toddler respiratory range is 20–40 breaths/minute. For preschool children, the range is 22–30 breaths/minute. School age children have an expected respiratory rate of 20–26 breaths/minute. The adolescent and adult expected respiratory rate is 16–22.

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