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:

Fetal Stage

The developmental period in pregnancy from the ninth week after fertilization until birth, when significant growth and maturation of the fetus occur.

Phenotype

The set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.

Genotype

The underlying combination of genetic material present (but not outwardly visible) in an organism.

Nurture

The process of caring for and encouraging the growth or development of someone or something.