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 The nurse shouldn't inform the patient that she is counting the RR. 2 The nurse can observe the abdominal movement while counting the RR. 3 Counting breaths for a full minute. 4 It's not allowed to estimate RR without close observation 5 Using a stopwatch while measuring RR. 6 Counting RR at rest. 7 Observing chest movements; falls and raises. 8 It's not allowed to counting RR for 30 sec and then multiply. 9 Placing the patient arm across his chest while counting the RR. 10 Documentation is critical after counting RR. To avoid controlling the respiration by the patient. To ensure consistency and accuracy in timing the breaths counted. Because the abdomen moves as a result of moving the diaphragm up and down. 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. 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 avoid inaccuracies due to missed breaths or misinterpretation of the breathing pattern from distance. To avoid an inaccurate counting. Because it shows the raises and falls obviously.