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Question:

During your clinical rounds, you assessed a client with a respiratory rate of 6 breaths/minute. Which of the following additional assessment data should immediately be gathered to determine the present status of this client?

A Level of consciousness and a pulse oximetry value.
explanation

First, the nurse should attempt to rouse the client because this should increase the client’s respiratory rate. If available, a spot pulse oximetry check should be done and breath sounds should be checked. The physician should be notified immediately of the findings.

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