The Nurse Is Assessing the Client's Respiratory System

question 9

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assessing the client's respiratory system. Which method will result in the most accurate assessment of the client's respiratory rate?

• A) The nurse should place a hand on the client's chest to count respirations accurately.
• B) The nurse should inform the client that the nurse is counting the client's respirations.
• C) The nurse should count only the respirations that are audible.
• D) The nurse should count the respirations in an unobtrusive manner without informing the client.

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