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Title: A nurse is caring for a group of patients. Which patient will the nurse see first?
Post by: sfitz on Jan 18, 2018
A nurse is caring for a group of patients. Which patient will the nurse see first?
 
  a. A crying infant with P-165 and R-54
  b. A sleeping toddler with P-88 and R-23
  c. A calm adolescent with P-95 and R-26
  d. An exercising adult with P-108 and R-24


Title: A nurse is caring for a group of patients. Which patient will the nurse see first?
Post by: Jjahole on Jan 18, 2018
ANS: C
A calm adolescent should have the following findings: P60-90 and R16-20. Since both findings are elevated, the nurse should see this patient first. An infant should have the following findings: P120-160 and R30-50; however, since the infant is crying these values will be elevated and this is normal. A toddler should have the following findings: P90-140 and R25-32; however, since the toddler is sleeping these values can be slightly decreased and this is normal. An adult should have the following findings: P60-100 and R12-20; however, since the adult is exercising these values will be elevated and this is normal.