A 25-year-old primigravida is 20 weeks pregnant. At the clinic, her nurse begins a prenatal assessment and obtains the following vital signs. Which finding would require the nurse to contact the physician?
1. Pulse 88/min
2. Respirations 30/min
3. Temperature 37.4°C (99.3°F)
4. Blood pressure 134/82
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Rationale:
1. A slight increase in pulse is an expected finding during pregnancy due to the increased oxygen consumption to support fetal metabolism.
2. Tachypnea is not a normal finding, and requires medical care.
3. Temperature is an expected finding during pregnancy due to the increased oxygen consumption to support fetal metabolism.
4. The blood pressure is within normal limits.
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