2. A nurse knows not to let the patient know that her respirations are being assessed for what rationale? A. Patients should be informed of all procedures C, Alter rate and depth of breathing D. A and B done B. Provide inaccurate results Rationale: 3. Which of the following factors result to increased respiratory rate and depth? Select all that apply. A. Exercise B. Acute pain C. Anxiety D. Smoking E. Opioid analgesics F. Increased altitude Rationale: 4. The process of diffusion and perfusion by measuring which among the choices: A. Respiratory rate B. Respiratory depth C. Oxygen saturation D. A and B

A client is prescribed and receiving hydromorphone. Upon assessment the client's respiratory rate is 11 breaths per minutes. What is the most appropriate next action by the nurse?   A. Administer the hydromorphone as scheduled   B. Apply oxygen before hydromorphone administration   C. Hold the hydromorphone and contact the prescriber   D. Discontinue the hydromorphone

The nurse is assessing the respirations ola client with chronic obstructivepulmonary disease (COPD). What is therationale for the nurse to assess therespiratory rate without the client beingaware of it?   It is more efficient for the nurse todo so because it takes less time Client awareness might alter therespiratory rate or pattern The client might suppressKussmaul's respirations if awarethe respirations are being counted It allows for observation forrespiratory distress, tachypnea, ororthopnea

4. A client is prescribed and receiving hydromorphone. Upon assessment the client's respiratory rate is 11 breaths per minutes. What is the most appropriate next action by the nurse?   A. Administer the hydromorphone as scheduled   B. Apply oxygen before hydromorphone administration   C. Hold the hydromorphone and contact the prescriber   D. Discontinue the hydromorphone