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Which patient is most likely to have the FASTEST breathing and pulse rates?

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a 30-year-old athlete

a 30-year-old athlete

a 78-year-old woman

a 78-year-old woman

a 3-year-old preschooler

a 3-year-old preschooler

an 82-year-old man

an 82-year-old man

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
a 3-year-old preschooler

Rationale: Young children have higher normal resting heart and respiratory rates (higher metabolic rate) than adults or athletes, so a 3‑year‑old will typically have the fastest pulse and breathing.