Asked by Taggart Angell on Apr 28, 2024
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The nurse is caring for an extremely anxious patient.Which assessment findings would be expected as a result of the patient's emotional state?
A) Temperature 96.8° F
B) Pulse 124
C) Respiratory rate 32
D) Blood pressure 188/88
E) Pulse oximetry 84%
Anxious Patient
A patient experiencing anxiety or nervousness, often requiring special considerations in medical settings.
Pulse
The rhythmic expansion and contraction of an artery as blood is forced through it, typically checked to measure the heart rate.
Respiratory Rate
The number of breaths a person takes per minute, which is an essential vital sign in health assessments.
- Recognize the effect of surrounding and bodily factors on essential vital measures.
- Understand the implications of various physiological states, such as anxiety, on vital sign readings.
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Sydney DavisMay 02, 2024
Final Answer :
B,C,D
Explanation :
Extreme anxiety will often lead to elevated pulse,respiratory rate,and blood pressure.Decreased temperature and pulse oximetry would not be expected.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the effect of surrounding and bodily factors on essential vital measures.
- Understand the implications of various physiological states, such as anxiety, on vital sign readings.