While Conducting a Physical Assessment on a Patient with Chronic

question 15

Multiple Choice

While conducting a physical assessment on a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) ,the nurse notes that the patient's breathing is rapid and shallow.What is this type of breathing pattern called?

• A) Hyperventilation
• B) Tachypnea
• C) Obstructive breathing
• D) Bradypnea

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