The nurse is caring for a client with pneumonia and should be most concerned about which assessment?
A. The client cannot remember which day it is.
B. The client's heart rate has risen from 72 to 78 bpm.
C. The client's pulse oximetry has decreased from 99% to 97%.
D. The client respiratory rate has risen from 16 to 20 breaths per minute.
Answer: A
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