List four findings indicating that the patient's breathing is adequate.
What will be an ideal response?
· Patient is talking.
· Respirations are between 12 and 20 per minute.
· Patient has no apparent distress.
· Rhythm is regular.
· Patient's color is normal, with no cyanosis or gray coloration.
· Patient's chest expands equally with each inspiration.
· Breath sounds are apparent when you place your ear next to the patient's nose and mouth.
· Breath sounds are quiet, without gurgling, wheezing, gasping, or other abnormal sounds.
· You can feel breath movement on your cheek and ear.
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