Which one of the following is a normal finding in the assessment of a pediatric patient's breathing?
A) "Belly breathing"
B) Noisy respirations
C) "Seesaw breathing"
D) Using accessory muscles
A
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On scene, you find a 2-year-old male patient in significant respiratory distress. He is responsive to painful stimuli and exhibits noisy respirations through an open airway. His breathing is shallow at a rate of 44 breaths/min. His pulse is rapid. Assessment of the skin shows it to be cool and diaphoretic, with cyanosis to the extremities and around the mouth. What is the immediate priority for this patient?
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