The nurse is performing an assessment on an adolescent client. Which finding would be unexpected?
1. Apical heart rate of 110 beats per minute.
2. Respiratory rate of 14 breaths per minute.
3. Blood pressure of 98/58 mmHg.
4. Temperature of 98.8 °F.
Correct Answer: 3
An adolescent's blood pressure usually ranges from 110 to 131 mm Hg (systolic), and 64 to 84 mm Hg (diastolic). This adolescent's blood pressure is low. An adolescent's heart rate normally ranges from 65 to 120 beats per minute. An adolescent's respiratory rate normally ranges from 14 to 20 breaths per minute. The adolescent's temperature is within normal limits.
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