Mr.Jacks is a 23-year-old with a respiratory rate of 36 breaths per minute.What term would the nurse use to document this in the electronic health record?

A) Eupnea
B) Bradypnea
C) Tachypnea
D) Dyspnea

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Mr.Jacks is a 23-year-old with a respiratory rate of 36 breaths per minute.What term would the nurse use to document this in the electronic health record?A) EupneaB) BradypneaC) TachypneaD) Dyspnea

Celine Rodejo · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Tachypnea is defined as a respiratory rate greater than 20 breaths per minute, which Mr. Jacks' respiratory rate of 36 breaths per minute falls under. Eupnea refers to a normal, healthy breathing rate. Bradypnea refers to a respiratory rate that is lower than normal. Dyspnea refers to difficulty or discomfort with breathing.

Mr.Jacks is a 23-year-old with a respiratory rate of 36 breaths per minute.What term would the nurse use to document this in the electronic health record?

A) Eupnea
B) Bradypnea
C) Tachypnea
D) Dyspnea

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