The nurse is caring for a newborn infant in the hospital nursery and notices that the infant is breathing rapidly but is pink, warm, and dry. Which normal respiratory rate will the nurse consider when planning care for this newborn?
a. 30 to 60
b. 22 to 28
c. 16 to 20
d. 10 to 15
ANS: A
The acceptable respiratory rate range for a newborn is 30 to 60 breaths/min. An infant (6 months) is expected to have a rate between 30 and 50 breaths/min. A toddler's respiratory range is 25 to 32 breaths/min. A child should breathe 20 to 30 times a minute. An adolescent should breathe 16 to 20 times a minute. An adult should breathe 12 to 20 times a minute.
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