The nurse is assessing a 1-year-old infant in the pediatric office.What finding should the nurse report to the physician immediately?

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Respirations of a 1-year-old should be 20 to 40 breaths per minute.Increased respiratory rate can lead to distress and should be reported immediately.Pulse rate of 100 to 140 beats/minute is normal.Minimal verbalization and fussy behavior are not emergency situations or abnormal for this age.

The Nurse Is Assessing a 1-Year-Old Infant in the Pediatric