To record the patient’s respirations accurately, the patient should _____.

a. be unaware that someone is watching him breathe
b. hold their arms at his sides
c. be sitting for at least 30 minutes
d. be told to concentrate on his breathing


a. be unaware that someone is watching him breathe

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