The nurse assesses the client's respiratory rate and finds it higher than the client's normal respiratory rate . The client appears to have no symptoms of respiratory problems and voices no discomfort at all What might have caused an increase in the respiratory rate ? Answers : A D A The client was aware that the respirations were being counted . The client was sleeping as the respirations were measured . The client is developing a serious respiratory problem . D The nurse counted the client's respirations incorrectly .