Vital signs measurement
Vital signs measurement ( 8 Questions)
Correct. Placing the hand on the infant's abdomen allows the nurse to feel the rise and fall with each breath, providing an accurate count of respiratory rate.
Incorrect. Counting respirations while the infant is sleeping may be challenging and may not provide an accurate assessment.
Incorrect. While visually observing chest movement can be helpful, this method may not be as accurate as feeling the actual movement with the hand.
Incorrect. Using a stethoscope to listen for breath sounds is not the recommended method for measuring respiratory rate in infants.
A. Correct. Placing the hand on the infant's abdomen allows the nurse to feel the rise and fall with each breath, providing an accurate count of respiratory rate.
B. Incorrect. Counting respirations while the infant is sleeping may be challenging and may not provide an accurate assessment.
C. Incorrect. While visually observing chest movement can be helpful, this method may not be as accurate as feeling the actual movement with the hand.
D. Incorrect. Using a stethoscope to listen for breath sounds is not the recommended method for measuring respiratory rate in infants.