Author Question: Which assessment data best support a report of severe pain in an adult client whose baseline vital ... (Read 30 times)

Shelles · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Which assessment data best support a report of severe pain in an adult client whose baseline vital signs are within an average normal range?

a. Oral temperature 100F (37.8C)
b. Respiratory rate 26 breaths/min and shallow
c. Apical heart rate 56 beats/min
d. Blood pressure 124/82 mm Hg

Question 2

Which of the following procedure techniques has the most effect on the accuracy of an apical pulse count?

a. Counting the rate for 1 full minute
b. Exposing only the left side of the chest
c. Determining why assessment of apical pulse is indicated
d. Using your ring finger to palpate the intercostal spaces