Equipment: Watch with second hand
Procedure:
1.) Knock on door and listen for residents response.
2.) Wash hands before contact with resident.
3.) Identify self to resident and address resident by name.
4.) Provide for residents privacy during procedure with curtain, screen, or door.
5.) Count respirations for one full minute.
6.) Place signaling device within residents reach. Remove any privacy measures.
7.) Wash hands.
8.) Record respiration rate; must be within +/- 2 breaths of instructors reading.
9.) Report any changes in resident to nurse. Document procedure according to facility guidelines.
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