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Why do nursing assistants usually count respirations without telling the resident they are doing so?
- A.Residents are not allowed to know their own results
- B.Counting works only when the resident is asleep
- C.People may change their breathing if they know it is counted
- D.Telling the resident makes the count against policy
Correct answer
C. People may change their breathing if they know it is counted
Why
Breathing is partly under voluntary control, so residents who know it is being counted may breathe faster, slower, or deeper. Counting quietly gives a more natural and accurate rate.
Content outline: Basic Nursing Skills - Vital Signs: Respirations · From the Basic Nursing Skills practice bank (BN-023).