The nurse is taking care of a client with frequent vomiting. During the episodes of vomiting, what can happen to the vital signs?
A) Respirations and blood pressure increase
B) Pulse and respirations decrease
C) Respirations and temperature increase
D) Blood pressure and pulse decrease
D
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Pulse and blood pressure may drop during vomiting. Changes in respirations and temperature are not related to vomiting.
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