The nurse charts that the patient is eupneic. This finding indicates that respirations
A) Require the use of costal, sternal, and subclavicular muscles.
B) Are very shallow and at a rate between 8 and 12 per minute.
C) Are between 20 and 24 per minute and that the patient is using his thoracic muscles.
D) Are considered to be normal in depth and rate with use of the abdominal muscles.
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