Which of the following data represent analysis? (Select all that apply.)
A. Temperature = 100° F
B. Hypertension
C. Pulse oximetry = 98%
D. Tachycardia
E. Nonpalpable dorsalis pedis pulses are not palpable
B, D
Rationale: Client problems are identified from the comparison of client findings to "normal" findings during analysis. Hypertension and tachycardia identify a blood pressure greater than 140/90 mm Hg and a heart rate greater than 100 beats per minute.
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