With respect to CPR and foreign body airway obstruction procedures, the child should be treated as an adult once:
A) he or she reaches the age of 8 to 10 years.
B) resting vital signs are consistent with an adult.
C) his or her body weight is estimated at 55 pounds.
D) secondary sexual characteristics have developed.
Answer: D) secondary sexual characteristics have developed.
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