Author Question: The nurse should report an assessment of: A. 14 respirations per minute for an adult client B. ... (Read 80 times)

Bob-Dole · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

The nurse should report an assessment of:

A. 14 respirations per minute for an adult client
B. 16 respirations per minute for an 8-year-old client
C. 25 respirations per minute for a toddler
D. 38 respirations per minute for a newborn

Question 2

A finding that may indicate to a nurse that a client is going into hypovolemic shock is:

A. Skin dryness
B. An increase in pulse rate
C. Flushing and warmth
D. An increase in blood pressure

frogdreck123456 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
B. Acceptable average respiratory rate (breaths per minute) for newborns is 35 to 40, infant (6 months) is 30 to 50, toddler (2 years) is 22 to 32, and child is 20 to 30.
A. Adults average 12 to 20 respirations per minute.
C. Acceptable average respiratory rate (breaths per minute) for newborns is 35 to 40; infant (6 months) is 30 to 50; toddler (2 years) is 22 to 32; and child is 20 to 30.
D. Acceptable average respiratory rate (breaths per minute) for newborns is 35 to 40; infant (6 months) is 30 to 50; toddler (2 years) is 22 to 32; and child is 20 to 30

Answer to Question 2

B
A, B, C, and D. Findings of tachycardia, hypotension, diaphoresis, restlessness, and diminished urinary output indicate impending hypovolemic shock.