Asked by Dominic Langley on Jun 06, 2024
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The nurse is caring for an adult patient with a respiratory rate of 32 breaths/minute.Which term will the nurse use to document this finding in the patient's chart?
A) Eupnea
B) Tachypnea
C) Bradypnea
D) Apnea
Tachypnea
An abnormally rapid breathing rate, which may be a symptom of illness or distress.
Respiratory Rate
A measure of the number of breaths a person takes per minute, which is a critical vital sign in assessing an individual's respiratory health.
Eupnea
Normal, unlabored breathing at a restful rate, indicating good health and respiratory function.
- Distinguish between normal and abnormal respiratory rates and their implications.
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Dominic MilewskiJun 10, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Tachypnea is a respiratory rate greater than 20,and a rate less than 12 per minute or lower than acceptable limits is bradypnea.Apnea is the lack of respiratory movements.Eupnea indicates a normal respiratory rate for an adult of 12 to 20 breaths/minute.
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish between normal and abnormal respiratory rates and their implications.
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