Basic Nursing Skills eClass

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Respiration

How to count respiratory rate

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Respiratory rate is the number of breaths a person takes in one minute. It can be calculated by following these steps: Observe the person’s breathing for one minute. This can be done by watching their chest rise and fall or by feeling their breath with your hand on their chest or back. Count the number […]