Asked by Phillip Govinda on Jul 04, 2024
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The nurse obtains vital signs for a 56-year-old patient who underwent surgery yesterday.Which finding(s) require(s) further assessment? Select all that apply.
A) Blood pressure 110/64 mm Hg
B) Pulse rate 118 beats/min
C) Respiratory rate 35 breaths/min
D) Oral temperature 98.6°F (37°C)
Vital Signs
Measurements of the body's most basic functions, including temperature, heart rate, blood pressure, and respiratory rate.
Pulse Rate
The number of times the heart beats per minute, a vital sign used to assess the heart's functioning and overall cardiovascular health.
Respiratory Rate
The number of breaths an individual takes per minute, a vital sign indicating the efficiency of breathing.
- Comprehend and evaluate critical signs and physical examination outcomes in adult patients.
- Comprehend the underlying pathophysiological mechanisms of prevalent health conditions in adults.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend and evaluate critical signs and physical examination outcomes in adult patients.
- Comprehend the underlying pathophysiological mechanisms of prevalent health conditions in adults.
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