Which of the following patients is NOT breathing adequately?

A. Conscious, respirations of 10 breaths/min, good chest rise
B. Confused, respirations of 16 breaths/min, adequate depth
C. Conscious, respirations of 28 breaths/min, good tidal volume
D. Confused, respirations of 24 breaths/min, shallow depth


Answer: D. Confused, respirations of 24 breaths/min, shallow depth

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