A 4-month-old infant is brought to the clinic by a parent with symptoms of a runny nose, a slight fever, and cough for the last two days Which finding should alert the nurse that the child is in acute respiratory distress?

A) Correct - Flaring of the nares is a sign of increased respiratory effort and can indicate acute respiratory distress. B) Incorrect - While a resting respiratory rate of 35 breaths/min is elevated for a 4-month-old infant, it may not necessarily indicate acute distress, especially when considered along with other signs. C) Incorrect - Bilateral bronchial breath sounds may indicate lung pathology, but they are not specific to acute respiratory distress. D) Incorrect - Diaphragmatic respirations, where the abdomen moves more than the chest during breathing, are normal for infants. They do not necessarily indicate acute respiratory distress.