The nurse is admitting a client who plays professional football. The nurse assesses vital signs and records the following measurements: 98.6 °F; 48; 10; 88/54. The client says he "feels fine" and denies any symptoms. Which action by the nurse is

Question

1. Notify the health care provider.
2. Encourage fluids.
3. Document the client's vital signs and continue the admission history.
4. Place client in the Trendelenburg position.

Answer 1

Correct Answer: 3

Clients in excellent physical condition will often run a lower heart rate and respiratory rate because the cardiac muscle is strong and requires fewer contractions to maintain an adequate cardiac output. There would be no need to intervene for this client.