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Reid-Searl, K., Dwyer, T., Moxham, L., & Ryan, J. (2014). Nursing Students' Clinical survival guide (3rd ed.). NSW, Australia: Pearson
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Nursing
Undergraduate 2
05/08/2014
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30-40 breaths per minute
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1-2 years
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25 - 35 breaths per minute
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2-5 years
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25 - 30 breaths per minute
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5-12 years
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20 - 25 breaths per minute
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>12 years
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15 - 20 breaths per minute
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adult
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12 - 20 breaths per minute
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List 7 signs to look for when assessing respiratory rate
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pattern, rate, symmetry, use of accessory muscles, tracheal tug, patient position, nasal flaring
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2 sounds to listen for in assessing respiratory rate
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wheezing and air equality entry to both lungs
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