Which of the Following Assessment Findings Would Cause the Nurse

question 229

Multiple Choice

Which of the following assessment findings would cause the nurse to withhold a scheduled dose of secobarbital? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Standard Text: Select all that apply.

• A) Respiratory rate of 8 breaths per minute
• B) Heart rate of 98 beats per minute
• C) Blood pressure 95/62 mmHg
• D) Temperature 99.8ºF
• E) Pain level 5 on numeric pain scale

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