Which statement by the nurse accurately describes the difference between the respiratory systems of a child and an adult?
A) The nares in children are larger in size,shallow in depth,underdeveloped,and less easily occluded.
B) The larynx and the glottis are lower in the younger child's neck,which makes the child more prone to aspiration.
C) The epiglottis in the younger child is longer and flaccid,making it more susceptible to swelling that may lead to airway occlusion.
D) There are fewer functional muscles in the neck,and the decreased amount of soft tissue makes the child more susceptible to infection and edema.
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