The Nurse Obtains the Following Data When Caring for a Patient

question 2

Multiple Choice

The nurse obtains the following data when caring for a patient who experienced an AMI 2 days previously. Which information is most important to report to the health care provider?

• A) The oral temperature is 100.8° F (38.2° C).
• B) The white blood cell count (WBC) is 12,000/ml.
• C) The patient denies ever having a heart attack.
• D) The lungs have crackles audible to the midline.

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