A patient with anemia and a nursing diagnosis of activity intolerance due to tissue hypoxia and dyspnea is attempting to increase activity tolerance
If the respiratory rate increases by more than ____________________% from baselines during activity, however, the activity level should be reduced.
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
ANS:
20
If the pulse or respiratory rate increases more than 20% from baseline during activity, the activity is too strenuous, and the level should be reduced.
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