When recording the patient's respiratory status, what must be recorded? (Select all that apply.)
a. Respiratory rate
b. Character of respirations
c. Amount of oxygen therapy
d. Only normal findings
e. Only in the graphic section
ANS: A, B, C
Record respiratory rate and character in nurses' notes or on vital sign flow sheet. Indicate type and amount of oxygen therapy if used during assessment. Document respiratory assessment after administration of specific therapies in narrative form in nurses' notes. The nurse should document normal and abnormal findings.
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