GROWTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD
GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
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The nurse assesses the vital signs of a 12-month-old infant with a respiratory infection and notes that the respiratory rate is 35 breaths per minute. On the basis of this finding, which action is most appropriate?
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Administer oxygen.
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Document the findings
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Notify the pediatrician
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Reassess the respiratory rate in 15 minutes.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Preschooler (3-5 years): 80-140 bpm. School-aged child (5-12 years): 70-120 bpm. Adolescent (12-18 years): 60-100 bpm.
Detailed explanation-2: -The early signs of respiratory distress include restlessness, tachypnea, tachycardia, and diaphoresis.
Detailed explanation-3: -Sensorimotor. The sensorimotor stage covers children ages birth to 18–24 months old.
Detailed explanation-4: -Neonatal Hip Dysplasia Clinical screening is the gold standard for diagnosis with dynamic hip examinations carried out at birth and at subsequent pediatrician visits throughout childhood. The Ortolani test and Barlow maneuver should be done at each exam.
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