While assessing a client's respirations as abnormal, the nurse notes the following:(Select all that apply) Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. The rate of respirations
2. The depth of respirations
3. The client's normal breathing patterns
4. The relationship of respirations to cardiovascular function
5. Lack of sound when breathing
1,2,3,4
Rationale: The nurse notes the rate of respirations, by number, as well as terms such as tachypnic, bradypnic
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A. A direct chemical reaction B. Combined toxicity C. A pharmacodynamic reaction D. A pharmacokinetic reaction
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