A 4-year-old child has labored breathing. During your assessment, you note that his pulse rate is 70 beats/min. This pulse rate is:

A: treated with chest compressions.
B: normal for a 4-year-old child.
C: significant as it indicates hypoxia.
D: indicative of increased vagal tone.

Answer: C: significant as it indicates hypoxia.

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