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Next Page Question 7 (1 point) Respirations are usually counted After taking the pulse After taking the blood pressure Before taking the pulse After taking the temperature
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fter taking the pulse. This is because if the patient knows you are observing their breathing, they may unconsciously alter it. Taking the pulse allows you to smoothly transition to observing respirations without the patient realizing it.