Obtaining the respirations of an infant requires a modified approach from that of an adult because:
a. infants breathe through their noses.
b. infants have very rapid respirations.
c. infants' respirations are thoracic in nature.
d. infants' respiratory movements are abdominal.
D
In children under 6 or 7 years of age, respiratory movements are abdominal.
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