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Which respiratory rate for a resting adult is within the normal range?
- A.8 breaths per minute
- B.16 breaths per minute
- C.26 breaths per minute
- D.32 breaths per minute
Correct answer
B. 16 breaths per minute
Why
The normal adult respiratory rate at rest is 12 to 20 breaths per minute, so 16 is within range. Rates well below or above that range should be reported promptly.
Content outline: Basic Nursing Skills - Vital Signs: Respirations · From the Basic Nursing Skills practice bank (BN-018).