Which respiratory finding would indicate the need for further assessment by the nurse?
1. Regular
2. Quiet
3. Deep
4. Rate of 12–20 per minute
3
Rationale 1: Normal respirations are regular.
Rationale 2: Normal respirations are quiet.
Rationale 3: Depth of respirations is described as normal, deep, or shallow, and would usually be normal in depth with occasional signs of deeper breaths. Continuous deep breathing would indicate the need for further assessment.
Rationale 4: Normal respirations have a rate of 12–20.
Global Rationale: Depth of respirations is described as normal, deep, or shallow, and would usually be normal in depth with occasional signs of deeper breaths. Continuous deep breathing would indicate the need for further assessment. Normal respirations are regular and quiet at a rate of 12–20.
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