A Patient with a Respiratory Rate of Eight Breaths Per

question 18

Multiple Choice

A patient with a respiratory rate of eight breaths per minute has an oxygen saturation of 82%.Which nursing diagnosis is a priority for this patient?

• A) Risk for Infection
• B) Impaired Spontaneous Ventilation
• C) Risk for Acute Confusion
• D) Decreased Cardiac Output

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