A toddler has had recurrent respiratory infections. The mother of the child expressed concern that her infant seemed to be at increased risk for complications from infection in comparison with her older children
The best response from the nurse would be: 1. "Air passages are more likely to become blocked with mucus because younger children make more mucus than do older children."
2. "Toddlers do not breathe as deeply as do older children."
3. "You are incorrect in her assessment."
4. "Airways are smaller and more easily occluded in the younger child."
4
Rationale:
1. Blockage of air passages with mucus is not related to the age of the child, but more to etiology of production of mucus and continuation of the causative agent.
2. Depth of breathing is not age-dependent.
3. The mother is correct in her statement.
4. Airways are smaller with the younger child, and are more easily occluded when mucus is produced.
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