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