The nurse is assessing a 1-month-old infant's respiratory system and sees that the infant is primarily using abdominal muscles to breathe and has an irregular breathing pattern.The nurse recognizes that this finding is:

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It is normal for infants to primarily use their abdominal muscles to breathe and have an irregular breathing pattern. This is because their respiratory system is not fully developed yet and their diaphragm is still weak. As the infant grows, their respiratory system will mature and the breathing pattern will become more regular.

The Nurse Is Assessing a 1-Month-Old Infant's Respiratory System and Sees