A patient's admission vital signs were blood pressure 128/64 mmHg; heart rate 86 beats per minute, respirations 16, and temperature 98.6°F. The patient has spiked a temperature of 101.6°F. Which change in heart rate would the nurse anticipate?
1. Increase to 116 beats per minute
2. Increase to 100 beats per minute
3. Decrease to 76 beats per minute
4. Increase or decrease of no more than 5 beats per minute
Answer: 1
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