The normal respiratory rate for an adult should range from:

A. 18 to 24 breaths per minute.
B. 12 to 20 breaths per minute.
C. 10 to 15 breaths per minute.
D. 24 to 28 breaths per minute.


Answer: B. 12 to 20 breaths per minute.

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