A preschool child in the emergency department has a respiratory rate of 10 breaths per minute.How should the nurse interpret this finding?

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Very slow breathing in an ill child is an ominous sign,indicating respiratory failure.Although the respiratory rate slows when an individual is relaxed,a rate of 10 breaths per minute in an ill preschool child is not a normal finding and is cause for concern.A rapid respiratory rate indicates respiratory distress.Other signs of respiratory distress may include retractions,grunting,and nasal flaring.A respiratory rate of 10 breaths per minute is not a normal finding for a preschool child nor does it demonstrate improvement.

A Preschool Child in the Emergency Department Has a Respiratory