Which action is necessary to obtain an accurate respiratory rate?
A) Count respirations without the patient's knowledge.
B) Instruct the patient to lie still and breathe normally.
C) Place a stethoscope on the chest.
D) Ask the patient to take deep breaths.

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To obtain an accurate respiratory rate, it is important to count respirations without the patient's knowledge to avoid altering their natural breathing pattern.

Which Action Is Necessary to Obtain an Accurate Respiratory Rate