The mother of a toddler-aged patient states,"My daughter seems to be at an increased risk for complications associated with respiratory infections." Which response by the nurse is accurate?

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The statement that younger children are at increased risk for complications associated with respiratory infections is accurate. This is because the younger child's airway is smaller and more easily occluded. Younger children also have less developed immune systems, making them more susceptible to infections. Option A is incorrect as it dismisses the mother's concern without providing accurate information. Option B is not entirely accurate as younger children have smaller airways, not just a difference in respiratory depth. Option D is not entirely accurate as the amount of mucus produced is not necessarily the reason why younger children are at increased risk, but rather the size of their airways.

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