The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Is Admitted

question 26

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client who is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of pneumonia. The client is on a monitor, and vital signs are recorded from the monitor in order to leave the client undisturbed during the night. The nurse observes that blood pressure, heart rate, and respirations are below baseline for this client. Based on this data, which conclusion by the nurse regarding the changes in vital signs is the most appropriate?

• A)The client is about to have a cardiac arrest.
• B)The client is in NREM sleep.
• C)The client's metabolic rate has increased.
• D)The client is in REM sleep.

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