Which of the following is NOT a sign of increased ventilatory work?

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Respiratory rate of 18/min is not a sign of increased ventilatory work.Work of breathing is best assessed by inspection.Use of accessory muscles,retractions,and pursed-lip breathing all are signs of increased ventilatory work.Careful inspection combined with the patient's subjective comments regarding the perceived work of breathing combined with the ventilatory parameters will complete the picture of the patient's actual work of breathing.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Sign of Increased