Exam 20: Measuring Vital Signs

Which nursing interventions are appropriate for a 38-year-old patient admitted with a diagnosis of Dehydration who has a temperature of 101.5°F (38.6°C)? Select all that apply.

In evaluating a client's blood pressure for hypertension,it would be most important to:

After obtaining a full set of vital signs,the nurse assesses the client's fifth vital sign as a 7 on a scale of 1 to 10 (or 7/10).Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?

Which one of the following clients would probably have a higher than normal respiratory rate? A client who has: