In what age group would a nurse expect to assess the most rapid respiratory rate?
A) Older adults
B) Middle adults
C) Adolescents
D) Infants

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Infants have the highest respiratory rate, with an average of 30-60 breaths per minute. As we age, the respiratory rate typically decreases, with the average adult having a respiratory rate of 12-20 breaths per minute. Older adults may have a slower rate due to changes in lung function and decreased oxygen demand. Adolescents and middle adults have respiratory rates that fall within the normal adult range.

In What Age Group Would a Nurse Expect to Assess