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Pediatrics Final Study Guide Module 1 Health Promotion of Infants  Important Physical changes in Infants vs Adults o Respiratory  Nasal passages are smaller • Tongue is larger  Fewer alveoli  Trachea and chest wall more compliant o Cardiovascular  The heart doubles in size  Average pulse 120-140 (100 in 1-year-old)  BP steadily increases, peripheral capillaries are closer to the surface of the skin  Growth o Plotted on growth charts to be sure growing and thriv...