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The unifying force in a discipline that names the phenomena of concern to that discipline is referred to as a
 
  a. grand theory c. paradigm
  b. phenomenon d. metaparadigm

Question 2

The nurse is caring for an adult patient with respirations of 18 per minute. This is known as
 
  a. eupnea c. tachypnea
  b. hypoventilation d. bradypnea



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Answer to Question 1

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A phenomenon is an observable fact that can be perceived through the senses and explained. A grand theory is composed of concepts representing global and extremely complex phenomena. A paradigm is a particular viewpoint or perspective. A metaparadigm is the unifying force in a discipline that names the phenomena of concern to that discipline.

Answer to Question 2

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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. Tachypnea is a respiratory rate greater than 24 breaths per minute.



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