The student nurse hears in a hand-off report that an adult client's respirations were eupnea on the night shift. Based on this information what respiratory rate best reflects tachypnea?
A) 8–10 breaths per minute
B) 12–18 breaths per minute
C) 20–24 breaths per minute
D) 25–35 breaths per minute
B
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When respirations are abnormally rapid—more than 20 to 24 breaths per minute it is termed tachypnea. When respirations are abnormally slow and fall below 10 breaths per minute, bradypnea occurs. Normal breathing is termed eupnea, which is between 12 and 18 breaths per minute in an adult. The average rate in a child is 25 to 35 breaths per minute.
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