Which statement(s)is/are true regarding the nursing assessment of a patient with a respiratory disorder? (Select all that apply.)

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B) Clubbing of the fingernails is a sign of chronic hypoxia. C) As oxygen levels diminish, mental status decline can occur. E) Cheyne-Stokes breathing pattern is characterized by episodes of apnea followed by periods of deep breathing. A) Central cyanosis is typically observed on the lips and tongue. D) The normal respiratory rate in an adult is 12-20 breaths/min.

Which Statement(s)is/are True Regarding the Nursing Assessment of a Patient