You are assessing a 2-week-old baby who is sick. Assessment reveals that he has a fever and difficulty breathing. Which of the following additional assessment findings would be most concerning to you given the age of this patient?
a. A respiratory rate of 30 breaths per minute
b. A wet diaper in need of changing
c. Continual crying
d. Nasal passages that are occluded by mucus
Answer: d
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