A nurse is assessing the vital signs of a client who is moaning due to the acute onset of pain. What would be the expected objective findings?
A) Decreased pulse and respirations
B) Increased pulse and blood pressure
C) Increased temperature
D) No change from client's norms
Ans: B
A client who is in acute pain will most often also have an increased pulse and blood pressure.
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