The nursing student is conducting an assessment for a client on a medical-surgical unit.Which findings are indicative of a client who is experiencing tachypnea? Select all that apply.
A) Excessive rapid breathing
B) Chest pain
C) Rapid breathing at rest
D) Shallow breathing
E) Cyanosis

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A) Excessive rapid breathing, rapid breathing at rest, and shallow breathing are all manifestations of tachypnea. Chest pain is a manifestation of a pneumothorax. Cyanosis is a late manifestation of hypoxemia.
B) Excessive rapid breathing, rapid breathing at rest, and shallow breathing are all manifestations of tachypnea. Chest pain is a manifestation of a pneumothorax. Cyanosis is a late manifestation of hypoxemia.
C) Excessive rapid breathing, rapid breathing at rest, and shallow breathing are all manifestations of tachypnea. Chest pain is a manifestation of a pneumothorax. Cyanosis is a late manifestation of hypoxemia.
D) Excessive rapid breathing, rapid breathing at rest, and shallow breathing are all manifestations of tachypnea. Chest pain is a manifestation of a pneumothorax. Cyanosis is a late manifestation of hypoxemia.
E) Excessive rapid breathing, rapid breathing at rest, and shallow breathing are all manifestations of tachypnea. Chest pain is a manifestation of a pneumothorax. Cyanosis is a late manifestation of hypoxemia.

The Nursing Student Is Conducting an Assessment for a Client