You are assessing a 4-year-old patient who has been in a motor vehicle crash. Which of the following is considered a normal rate of breathing for this patient?
A) 22 to 34 breaths/min
B) 12 to 30 breaths/min
C) 24 to 40 breaths/min
D) 18 to 30 breaths/min
Answer: A) 22 to 34 breaths/min
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