A Client Who Has Been Hospitalized for an Infection States,"The

question 13

Multiple Choice

A client who has been hospitalized for an infection states,"The nursing assistant told me my vital signs are all within normal limits; that means I'm cured." What would be the nurse's best response?

• A) "Your vital signs confirm that your infection is resolved; how do you feel?"
• B) "I'll let your healthcare provider know so you can be discharged."
• C) "Your vital signs are stable,but there are other things to assess."
• D) "We still need to keep monitoring your temperature for a while."

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