Fever is associated with which change(s) in vital signs?
1. increased heart rate, decreased cardiac output
2. decreased heart rate, increased cardiac output
3. increased heart rate, increased cardiac output
4. decreased heart rate, decreased cardiac output
ANS: 3
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