A Patient Recovering from a Total Hip Replacement Has Vital

question 5

Multiple Choice

A patient recovering from a total hip replacement has vital signs assessed by unlicensed assistive personnel. Which vital sign value should cause the most concern for the nurse?

• A) blood pressure 110/76
• B) heart rate 82
• C) respiratory rate 18
• D) temperature 102° F

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