The nurse is assessing a patient demonstrating a decrease in oxygen consumption. Which of the following will the nurse most likely assess in this patient?
1. respiratory rate 8 per minute
2. respiratory rate 26 per minute
3. temperature 102 degrees Fahrenheit
4. restlessness and fidgeting
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Rationale: A decrease in oxygen consumption is seen in hypoventilation, or a respiratory rate of 8 per minute, in addition to hypothermia, sedation, hypothyroidism, and inactivity. An increase in oxygen consumption is seen in hyperventilation, or a respiratory rate of 26 per minute, hyperthermia, or a temperature of 102 degrees Fahrenheit, anxiety, stress, hyperthyroidism, and increased muscle activity as with restlessness or fidgeting.
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