Practice Question
A nurse performs a respiratory assessment on a client and notes the respiratory rate to be 10 breaths per minute. The nurse knows the proper term for this r
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Correct Answer:
Bradypnea
Rationale:
🟡 Bradypnea is defined as a slower than normal respiratory rate, typically fewer than 12 breaths per minute in adults.
🟡 A respiratory rate of 10 breaths per minute indicates reduced ventilation, which may result from medications (e.g., opioids), neurological impairment, or metabolic disturbances.
🟡 Identifying bradypnea is critical because it can lead to hypoxia, hypercapnia, or respiratory acidosis if not addressed promptly.
🟡 The nurse should assess for associated signs such as altered mental status, cyanosis, or oxygen saturation changes and intervene accordingly, including notifying the provider and providing oxygen if needed.
🟡 Accurate documentation of respiratory patterns guides clinical monitoring, evaluation of interventions, and patient safety.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: Health Assessment
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