Bradypnea may accompany:
a. a subconscious response to observation.
b. an excellent level of cardiovascular fitness.
c. ascites.
d. severe pain from a rib fracture.
B
Bradypnea, a respiratory rate slower than 12 breaths/min, may be seen with cardiorespiratory fitness. Tachypnea is seen with a subconscious response to observation, with ascites, and with severe pain from a rib fracture.
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