Which Assessment Data Best Supports a Report of Severe Pain

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which assessment data best supports a report of severe pain in an adult client whose baseline vital signs are within an average normal range?

• A)Oral temperature: 100°F (37.8°C)
• B)Respiratory rate: 26 breaths/min and shallow
• C)Apical heart rate: 56 beats/min
• D)Blood pressure: 124/72 mm Hg

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