The nurse is assessing a 1-year-old infant in the pediatric office. What finding should the nurse report to the physician immediately?
a. Respiratory rate of 60 breaths per minute
b. Pulse rate of 100 beats per minute
c. Minimal verbalization
d. Fussy behavior
ANS: A
Respirations of a 1-year-old should be 20 to 40 breaths per minute. Increased respiratory rate can lead to distress and should be reported immediately. Pulse rate of 100 to 140 beats/minute is normal. Minimal verbalization and fussy behavior are not emergency situations or abnormal for this age.
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