The nurse is concerned that a hospice client is approaching death when which of the following is assessed?
1. Respiratory rate 16 and regular
2. Blood pressure 110/60 mmHg
3. Restlessness, irritability, and anxiety
4. Periods of wakefulness are greater than periods of sleep
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Symptoms of hypoxia include restlessness, irritability, and anxiety. Respirations of 16 and regular is a normal respiratory rate. Blood pressure of 110/60 mmHg is within normal limits. Periods of wakefulness being greater than periods of sleep is also a normal physiological finding.
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