Which of the following will the nurse assess as a normal variation of age on vital signs?
a. An infant has a lower respiratory rate than a young adult.
b. A 1-year-old has a higher body temperature than an adult.
c. A 2-year-old has a lower pulse rate than an adult.
d. A newborn has a higher blood pressure than an adult.
ANS: B
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A. thromboplastin; thrombin B. prothrombin; thrombin C. fibrinogen; fibrin D. thrombin; prothrombin