Respirations are counted while keeping your fingers on the pulse.
A. True
B. False
Answer (2)
The statement is false because respirations are usually not counted while measuring pulse. Respiratory rates are typically assessed independently to avoid inaccuracies. This separation ensures reliable measurements of each vital sign. ;
The statement is false because respirations and pulse rates are typically measured separately to ensure accuracy. When a healthcare provider assesses vital signs, they do not count breaths while measuring the pulse. Separating these assessments helps in providing reliable data for each physiological function.
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