This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: A patient is experiencing acute pain. What changes would the nurse expect in the vital signs? a. ... (Read 54 times)

mydiamond

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 804
on: Jul 22, 2018
A patient is experiencing acute pain. What changes would the nurse expect in the vital signs?
 
  a. increase in blood pressure and pulse
  b. decrease in blood pressure and increase in pulse
  c. increase in blood pressure and decrease in pulse
  d. decrease in blood pressure and pulse

Question 2

Which statement is most correct regarding the effects of age on vital signs?
 
  a. An infant has a lower respiratory rate than a young adult.
  b. A 1-year-old has a higher body temperature than an adult.
  c. A 2-year-old has a lower pulse rate than an adult.
  d. A newborn has a higher blood pressure than an adult.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

komodo7

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 322
Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A
With acute pain, sympathetic stimulation increases the heart rate, which increases the cardiac output and vasoconstriction, causing an increased peripheral vascular resistance. These changes result in increased pulse and respiratory rates, depth of respirations, and blood pressure. Chronic pain decreases the pulse rate.

Answer to Question 2

B
An infant has a higher respiratory rate than does a young adult, with an average rate of 40 per minute. A 1-year-old does have a higher body temperature than does an adult. The average temperature is approximately 1.3 degrees Fahrenheit higher. A 2-year-old has a faster pulse rate than does an adult, in that the 2-year-old's rate is between 110 and 120 beats per minute and the adult's rate is approximately 80 beats per minute. A newborn has a lower blood pressure than an adult. The newborn's blood pressure averages 80/60 whereas the adult's blood pressure averages 120/80.


mydiamond

  • Member
  • Posts: 804
Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Gracias!

chjcharjto14

  • Member
  • Posts: 342
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

In the United States, congenital cytomegalovirus causes one child to become disabled almost every hour. CMV is the leading preventable viral cause of development disability in newborns. These disabilities include hearing or vision loss, and cerebral palsy.

Did you know?

It is important to read food labels and choose foods with low cholesterol and saturated trans fat. You should limit saturated fat to no higher than 6% of daily calories.

Did you know?

Giardia is one of the most common intestinal parasites worldwide, and infects up to 20% of the world population, mostly in poorer countries with inadequate sanitation. Infections are most common in children, though chronic Giardia is more common in adults.

Did you know?

Eat fiber! A diet high in fiber can help lower cholesterol levels by as much as 10%.

Did you know?

Urine turns bright yellow if larger than normal amounts of certain substances are consumed; one of these substances is asparagus.

Client on IV patient-controlled analgesia (PCA). Client on IV patient-controlled analgesia (PCA).
Patient health history form. Patient health history form.
Medical assistant interviewing a patient. Medical assistant interviewing a patient.
Water is vital for many body functions, but it isn’t stored in the body Water is vital for many body functions, but it isn’t stored in the body
The nurse conveys attentive listening through a posture of involvement The nurse conveys attentive listening through a posture of involvement
Inadequate Airway, Breathing and Circulation in the Trauma Patient (Part 1) Inadequate Airway, Breathing and Circulation in the Trauma Patient (Part 1)
Video: Hip Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library