Multiple Choice
Which client would probably have a higher than normal respiratory rate? A client who has:
A) Had surgery and is receiving a narcotic analgesic
B) Had surgery and lost a unit of blood intraoperatively
C) Lived at a high altitude and then moved to sea level
D) Been exposed to the cold and is now hypothermic
Correct Answer:

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