The nurse begins a prenatal assessment on a 25-year-old primigravida at 20 weeks' gestation and immediately contacts the healthcare provider because of which finding?
1. Pulse 88/minute
2. Respirations 30/minute
3. Temperature 37.4° C (99.3° F)
4. Blood pressure 118/82
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Explanation: 2. Tachypnea is not a normal finding and requires medical care.
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