The nurse measures a client's respiratory rate at 34 rpm. The nurse reviews the clients chart and discovers the following factors that may be causing the increase in respirations:(Select all that apply) Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Client is febrile
2. The client was just told about a poor prognosis
3. The client has been diagnosed with increased intracranial pressure
4. The client was just medicated for pain
5. The client's body temperature is 96°F
1,2
Rationale: The client who is febrile will often have an increased respiratory rate
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