A nurse has delegated to a nurse's aide to obtain vital signs for a newly admitted client. The aide reports the following: temperature = 99.3°F, respirations = 26, pulse = 98 bpm, and blood pressure = 200/146
To validate the data, the best action by the nurse is to: A)
Retake the vital signs.
B)
Call the physician.
C)
Report the findings to the charge nurse.
D)
Continue with the physical assessment as soon as possible.
A
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