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A Client's Vital Signs at the Beginning of the Shift

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A client's vital signs at the beginning of the shift are oral temperature 99.3°F (37°C) ,heart rate 82 beats/min,respiratory rate 14 breaths/min,and blood pressure 118/76 mm Hg.Four hours later the client's oral temperature is 102.2°F (39°C) .Based on the temperature change,the nurse should anticipate the client's heart rate would be how many beats/min?


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