Which Assessment Data Best Support a Report of Severe Pain

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which assessment data best support 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 124/82 mm Hg

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