The nurse researcher is using respiratory rate as a variable in a research study.What level of measurement would be most appropriate in this case?
A) Nominal
B) Ordinal
C) Interval
D) Ratio

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Correct D: Respiratory rate can have an absolute zero-absence of respirations.
Incorrect A: Rate is represented by a number representing frequency per minute.
Incorrect B: Rate is represented by a number representing frequency per minute.
Incorrect C: Rate is represented by a number representing frequency per minute.

The Nurse Researcher Is Using Respiratory Rate as a Variable