A nurse is assessing the vital signs of a group of clients. Which vital sign indicates an abnormal finding for a healthy adult?
A) Blood pressure 118/74
B) Temperature 37°C
C) Pulse 66 beats per minute
D) Respiration rate 25 breaths per minute
D
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The normal respiration rate of an adult is 12 to 18 breaths per minute. For newborns, the rate is approximately 40 breaths per minute; for children, the rate varies from 25 to 30 breaths per minute. The normal blood pressure for an adult is about 120/80 . Normal body temperature using oral measurement remains at approximately 37°C or 98.6°F. The normal adult pulse rate is 60 to 80 beats per minute.
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