The nurse is evaluating the activity tolerance of a 9-month-old with iron-deficiency anemia.The finding that indicates the child is tolerating activity is:

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A respiratory rate less than 50 with activity indicates that the child is tolerating the activity, as it suggests that the child is able to maintain adequate oxygenation without experiencing respiratory distress. Tachycardia, decreased alertness, and muscle weakness are all signs of poor activity tolerance.

The Nurse Is Evaluating the Activity Tolerance of a 9-Month-Old