The nurse understands that which set of vitals most likely indicates infection?
a. 98.6, 75, 18, 120/80
b. 99, 80, 19, 110/70
c. 100.5, 96, 22, 150/100
d. 98.9, 65, 18, 98/62
ANS: C
With infection, temperature will rise and blood pressure will increase along with pulse and respiratory rate.
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