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