When Assessing the Respiratory System of a 4-Year-Old Child,which of the Following

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Multiple Choice

When assessing the respiratory system of a 4-year-old child,which of the following findings would the nurse expect?

• A)Crepitus palpated at the costochondral junctions
• B)No diaphragmatic excursion as a result of decreased inspiratory volume
• C)The presence of bronchovesicular breath sounds in the peripheral lung fields
• D)An irregular respiratory pattern and a respiratory rate of 40 breaths per minute at rest

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