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brutforce

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Which one of the following clients would probably have a higher than normal respiratory rate? A client who has:
 
  a. Had surgery and is receiving a narcotic analgesic
  b. Had surgery and lost a unit of blood intraoperatively
  c. Lived at a high altitude and then moved to sea level
  d. Been exposed to the cold and is now hypothermic.

Question 2

A client's vital signs 4 hours ago were temperature (oral) 101.4F (38.6C), heart rate 110 beats/min, respiratory rate 26 breaths/min, and blood pressure 124/78 mm Hg. The temperature is now 99.4F (37.4C).
 
  Based only on the expected relationship between temperature and respiratory rate, the nurse might best anticipate the client's respiratory rate to be:
  a. 16
  b. 18
  c. 20
  d. 22


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cdmart10

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


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Reply #2 on: Jul 22, 2018
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