A 2-year-old male has had difficulty breathing for roughly six hours. He now shows a respiratory rate of 44 with retractions and nasal flaring. His skin is slightly blue at his fingernails. The patient's mother notes that he now seems tired and less active than normal. You should classify this patient's breathing as:
A. respiratory arrest.
B. respiratory distress.
C. respiratory failure.
D. adequate breathing for a toddler.
Answer: C. respiratory failure.
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