A Nurse Recognizes That the Average Resting Respiratory Rate for a 12-Month-Old

question 29

Multiple Choice

A nurse recognizes that the average resting respiratory rate for a 12-month-old child is approximately:

• A) 15 breaths per minute.
• B) 20 breaths per minute.
• C) 25 breaths per minute.
• D) 30 breaths per minute.

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Definitions:

Dysphagia

Difficulty in swallowing, which can stem from disorders affecting any part of the swallowing process, from oral intake to stomach entry.

Nutritional Assessment

The evaluation of various health, dietary, and anthropometric indicators to determine an individual's nutritional status.

Inflamed Buccal Cavity

A condition where the lining of the mouth becomes swollen and sore, often due to infection or irritation.

Breastfeeding

The act of feeding a baby with milk directly from the mother's breast.