The nurse knows that children are more susceptible to respiratory tract infections owing to physiological differences. These childhood differences, when compared to an adult, include:
A.
Fewer alveoli, slower respiratory rate
B.
Diaphragmatic breathing, larger volume of air
C.
Larger number of alveoli, diaphragmatic breathing
Suggested Answer:D🗳️
(A) Although a child has fewer alveoli than an adult, the childs respiratory rate is faster. (B) Although a child may use diaphragmatic breathing, the adult exchanges a larger volume of air. (C) The adult has a larger number of alveoli than a child. (D) The childs chest is rounded whereas the adult chest is more of an oval shape, and the child does exchange a smaller volume of air than an adult.
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