A rate in excess of 35-breaths per minute may be _________________.
A) normal.
B) an indication of pending respiratory failure.
C) sufficient muscle strength.
D) less gas exchange at the alveolar level.

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A rate in excess of 35-breaths per minute may be an indication of pending respiratory failure.An increased respiratory rate may indicate increased hypoxemia,fear,pain,anxiety,or hypercapnia.Normal respiratory frequency for the adult is 12 to 20 breaths per minute.

A Rate in Excess of 35-Breaths Per Minute May Be