A client's vital signs at 20:00 (8:00 PM) are a blood pressure of 140/88, a pulse rate of 88 beats per minute, and a respiratory rate of 24 breaths per minute
What normal changes in the client's vital signs would a nurse anticipate at 04:00 (4:00 AM) when the client is sleeping?
a. Blood pressure of 148/96
b. Pulse rate of 96 beats per minute
c. Blood pressure of 130/76
d. Pulse rate of 60 beats per minute
ANS: C
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