Practice Question
A nurse is taking vital signs on an infant diagnosed with bronchiolitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse immediately report to the provider?
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Correct Answer:
Respiratory rate of 74 breaths per
Rationale:
💨 A respiratory rate of 74 breaths/min in an infant is markedly elevated and indicative of severe respiratory distress or impending respiratory failure.
💨 In bronchiolitis, high respiratory rates can impair oxygenation and increase the risk of fatigue and apnea.
💨 This rate may result in inadequate ventilation, especially in infants who have smaller airways and limited respiratory reserves.
💨 Immediate intervention is required to prevent hypoxia, and the provider must be notified without delay.
💨 Normal respiratory rate for infants is approximately 30–60 breaths/min, making 74 clinically significant.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Pediatrics
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