The proper technique for measuring respiratory rate includes:

The proper technique for measuring

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AAsking the patient to breathe normally while counting
BCounting breaths for 15 seconds and multiplying by 2
CInstructing the patient to take deep breaths during counting
DCounting breaths for 60 seconds without the patient's awareness

✓ Correct answer: D. Counting breaths for 60 seconds without the patient's awareness To accurately measure respiratory rate, the practitioner should count the number of breaths over a full 60 seconds without the patient's awareness. Patients who are aware their breathing is being monitored may consciously or unconsciously alter their breathing pattern, resulting in an inaccurate measurement.

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