A healthcare professional gets an update on four children. Which one should the professional assess as the priority?
a. 6-month old, respiratory rate of 42 breaths/min
b. 2-year-old, respiratory rate of 39 breaths/min
c. Preschooler, respiratory rate of 26 breaths/min
d. School-aged child, respiratory rate of 38 breaths/min
Ans: d. School-aged child, respiratory rate of 38 breaths/min
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