An infant's ventilatory rate generally is too fast to sustain adequate tidal volume when the rate is over ________ breaths per minute.
A) 60
B) 50
C) 40
D) 30

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An infant's normal ventilatory rate is between 30-60 breaths per minute. However, if the rate exceeds 60 breaths per minute, the tidal volume may be insufficient to sustain adequate gas exchange. Therefore, option A is the best choice.

An Infant's Ventilatory Rate Generally Is Too Fast to Sustain