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Diane

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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


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Jadwiga9

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

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A


Diane

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Excellent

sultansheikh

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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