A nurse is caring for a group of patients. Which patient will the nurse see first?
a. A crying infant with P-165 and R-54
b. A sleeping toddler with P-88 and R-23
c. A calm adolescent with P-95 and R-26
d. An exercising adult with P-108 and R-24
ANS: C
A calm adolescent should have the following findings: P—60-90 and R—16-20. Since both findings are elevated, the nurse should see this patient first. An infant should have the following findings: P—120-160 and R—30-50; however, since the infant is crying these values will be elevated and this is normal. A toddler should have the following findings: P—90-140 and R—25-32; however, since the toddler is sleeping these values can be slightly decreased and this is normal. An adult should have the following findings: P—60-100 and R—12-20; however, since the adult is exercising these values will be elevated and this is normal.
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