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melina_rosy

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on: Jul 22, 2018
The temperature is 102F (39C) during a heat wave. The nurse can expect admissions to the emergency room to present with:
 
  A) increased temperature.
  B) increased cardiac output.
  C) decreased heart rate.
  D) decreased respirations.

Question 2

During a routine vital sign assessment, the nurse notes the client's blood pressure is 212/110. Why is this finding particularly significant?
 
  A) It allows the nurse to have a baseline value.
  B) It deviates from normal and is significant.
  C) It is due to the fact the client is fearful.
  D) It is related to a tumor of the adrenal gland.


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Sassygurl126

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

Ans: A
Feedback:
Body temperature can fluctuate with exercise, changes in hormone levels, changes in metabolic rate, and extremes of external temperature.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
Feedback:
Vital sign trends that deviate from normal are much more significant than isolated abnormal values.


melina_rosy

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

ecabral0

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

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