A client's vital signs 4 hours ago were temperature (oral) 101.4°F (38.6°C), heart rate 110 beats/minute, respiratory rate 26 breaths/minute, and blood pressure 124/78

The temperature is now 99.4°F (37.4°C). Based only on the expected relationship between temperature and respiratory rate, the nurse might best anticipate the client's respiratory rate to be:
1) 16.
2) 18.
3) 20.
4) 22.


ANS: 2

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