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