Which Nursing Assessment Will Indicate the Patient Is Performing Diaphragmatic

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which nursing assessment will indicate the patient is performing diaphragmatic breathing correctly?

• A) Hands placed on the border of the rib cage with fingers extended will touch as the chest wall contracts.
• B) Hands placed on the chest wall with fingers extended will separate as the chest wall contracts.
• C) The patient will feel upward movement of the diaphragm during inspiration.
• D) The patient will feel downward movement of the diaphragm during expiration.

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