Which of the following techniques are useful in measuring the respiratory rate in patients who are spontaneously breathing and alert?
1) Ask the patient to breathe normally.
2) Lay the hand you are using to count the patient's pulse on the patient's abdomen, and watch abdominal movements.
3) Count the rate for 30 s and multiply by 2.
4) Pretend to be counting the pulse while counting the respiratory rate.

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Using techniques 2, 3, and 4 allows for accurate and unobtrusive measurement of respiratory rate without alerting the patient, which can alter their breathing pattern.

Which of the Following Techniques Are Useful in Measuring the Respiratory