The Nurse Cares for a Group of Clients at Risk

question 17

Multiple Choice

The nurse cares for a group of clients at risk for lower respiratory infection. The nurse is most concerned about which clients? Select all that apply.

• A) The client who reports feeling cold and having chills.
• B) The client with a respiratory rate of 30 breaths/min.
• C) The client with a heart rate of 120 beats/min.
• D) The client with new onset confusion and incontinence.
• E) The client with nighttime cough and nasal discharge.

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