The nurse is preparing to assess the respiratory system of an infant. Which physiological differences between the infant and a child should the nurse consider?
A. Thoracic breathing is common.
B. Infants have thicker muscular chest walls.
C. Breath sounds may be more subtle.
D. Referred sounds from the upper airways are common.
Answer: D
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