A client's vital signs 4 hours ago were temperature (oral) 101.4°F (38.6°C), heart rate 110 beats/min, respiratory rate 26 breaths/min, and blood pressure 124/78 mm Hg. The temperature is now 99.4°F (37.4°C)
Based only on the expected relationship between temperature and respiratory rate, the nurse might best anticipate the client's respiratory rate to be:
a. 16
b. 18
c. 20
d. 22
ANS: B
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