A client in the pulmonary care unit has a respiratory rate of 15 . What term should the nurse use to describe the condition of the client?
A) Eupnea
B) Orthopnea
C) Dyspnea
D) Apnea
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The nurse should use the term eupnea to describe the condition of the client. Normal respiratory rate ranges from 12 to 20 breaths per minute. Orthopnea refers to difficulty in breathing when lying down. Dyspnea involves labored or difficult breathing. Apnea is the term used to denote cessation of breathing.
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