While Conducting a Physical Assessment, You Note That the Patient's

question 23

Multiple Choice

While conducting a physical assessment, you note that the patient's breathing is rapid and shallow.This type of breathing pattern is known as

• A) hyperventilation.
• B) tachypnea.
• C) obstructive breathing.
• D) bradypnea.

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