Why do you record the respiration rate while the patient does not know you are observing?

What will be an ideal response?


Record the rate so that the patient does not change the rate of breathing.

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Which of the following is a potentially life-threatening condition involving the head, neck, face, and upper airway?

A) Hives B) Wheals C) Urticaria D) Angioedema

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After completing an exam in a patient's isolation room, how should the cassette cover be discarded?

dispose of the cassette cover in the radiology department dispose of the cassette cover in central supply dispose of the cassette cover at the nurses station dispose of the cassette cover inside the patient's room

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Which of the following is the purpose of food additives?

A) to maintain nutritional value B) to prevent food poisoning C) to maintain freshness in the food D) A and C

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________ should NOT be taken with Coumadin (an anticlotting medication) because of the potential for uncontrolled bleeding.

A. Food B. Vitamins C. Aspirin D. Minerals

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