MEDizzy - The nurse assesses the vital signs of a 12-month-old infant

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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?

ExplanationThe normal respiratory rate in a 12-month-old infant is 20 to 40 breaths per minute. The normal apical heart rate is 90 to 130 beats per minute, and the average blood pressure is 90/56 mm Hg. The nurse would document the findings.