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Jkov05

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Bradypnea refers to
 
  a. 10 or fewer breaths per minute c. shallow respirations
  b. easy respirations at a normal rate d. 24 or more breaths per minute

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A patient is being discharged to a facility for short-term care that will provide restorative interventions. This type of facility is considered a
 
  a. nursing home c. community health facility
  b. rehabilitation facility d. subacute facility


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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
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Bradypnea is respiratory rate of 10 or fewer breaths per minute. Eupnea refers to respirations that are easy with a normal rate of breaths per minute that are age-specific. Hypoventilation is characterized by shallow slow respirations. Hyperventilation is characterized by deep rapid respirations.

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Subacute care or a subacute facility emphasizes restorative interventions before the patient reenters the community.


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