The nurse is collecting data on a 6-year-old child admitted with acute glomerulonephritis. Which vital sign measurement would the nurse anticipate with this child's diagnosis?

A) Pulse rate 112 bpm
B) Pulse oximetry 93% on room air
C) Respirations 24 per minute
D) Blood pressure 136/84


Ans: D

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