The nurse is assessing the minute volume of a client. If the client's tidal volume is normal and the respiratory rate is 15 breaths per minute, calculate the client's minute volume
1. 7.5 L/minute
2. 5 L/minute
3. 10 L/minute
4. 15 L/minute
7.5 L/minute
Rationale: The minute volume is calculated by multiplying the tidal volume, normally 500 ml/breath, and the respiratory rate—in this example 500 15 = 7500 ml/minute or 7.5 L/minute.
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