Final answer:
Owners should report changes in respiratory pattern as it might be a sign of respiratory distress syndrome or restrictive disease.
Step-by-step explanation:
Owners administering SQ fluids at home should report any changes in respiratory pattern because this could indicate respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) or restrictive disease. RDS is a condition that primarily occurs in premature infants due to insufficient production of pulmonary surfactant, leading to improper inflation of the lungs and dyspnea. On the other hand, restrictive disease results from a restriction and decreased compliance of the alveoli, which includes conditions like RDS and pulmonary fibrosis.