Matching Pairs The rationale behind each step of counting RROnline version To help the students to know more about the RR counting. by Nursing Empowerment Program 1 Documentation is critical after counting RR. 2 Observing chest movements; falls and raises. 3 It's not allowed to counting RR for 30 sec and then multiply. 4 The nurse can observe the abdominal movement while counting the RR. 5 It's not allowed to estimate RR without close observation 6 Counting RR at rest. 7 Using a stopwatch while measuring RR. 8 Placing the patient arm across his chest while counting the RR. 9 Counting breaths for a full minute. 10 The nurse shouldn't inform the patient that she is counting the RR. To get an accurate reading, as respiratory rates can vary. To provide a baseline for normal respiration as physical activity increases respiratory rate. Because the abdomen moves as a result of moving the diaphragm up and down. To avoid controlling the respiration by the patient. To allow the nurse to see the full cycle of inhalation and exhalation, ensuring accurate counting. To avoid an inaccurate counting. To avoid inaccuracies due to missed breaths or misinterpretation of the breathing pattern from distance. To ensure consistency and accuracy in timing the breaths counted. Because it shows the raises and falls obviously. To track changes over time and informing other healthcare providers about the patient's condition
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