A nurse is caring for four infants.Which one should the nurse assess first?
A) Nasal flaring
B) Respiratory rate of 55 breaths/min
C) Irregular respiratory pattern
D) Abdominal breathing

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Infants have difficulty breathing through their mouths; therefore nasal flaring is usually accompanied by extra respiratory efforts.A respiratory rate of 55 breaths/min is a normal assessment for an infant.Irregular respirations are normal in the infant.Abdominal breathing is common because the diaphragm is the neonate's major breathing muscle.

A Nurse Is Caring for Four Infants