Author Question: The nurse assesses the following changes in a client's vital signs. Which client situation should be ... (Read 32 times)

Diane · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse assesses the following changes in a client's vital signs. Which client situation should be reported to the primary care provider?

a. Decreased blood pressure (BP) after standing up
b. Decreased temperature after a period of diaphoresis
c. Increased heart rate after walking down the hall
d. Increased respiratory rate when the heart rate increases

Question 2

For which of the following adult clients should the nurse make follow-up observations and monitor the vital signs closely? A client whose:

a. Resting morning blood pressure is 136/86, whereas the afternoon BP is 128/84 mm Hg
b. Oral temperature is 97.9F in the morning and 99.8F in the evening
c. Heart rate was 76 beats/min before eating and 88 beats/min after eating
d. Respiratory rate is 16 breaths/min when standing and 18 when lying down