The parent of a 2-week-old infant brings the child to the clinic for a checkup. The parent expresses concern about the baby's breathing because the infant breathes quickly for a while and then...

The parent of a 2-week-old infant brings the child to the clinic for a checkup. The parent expresses concern about the baby's breathing because the infant breathes quickly for a while and then breathes slowly. The nurse interprets this finding as an indication of which of the following?

1. A normal pattern in infants of this age.

2. The need for an apnea monitor.

3. A need for close monitoring for the parent.

4. The need for a chest radiograph.