When assessing a 3-year-old who is in respiratory distress, which assessment finding would be most concerning?

A) Retraction of the muscle between the ribs
B) Abdominal rise and fall during breathing
C) Retractions observed above the clavicles
D) Respiratory rate of 28 breaths per minute

C

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