Measuring Height, Weight, and Vital Signs The nurse asks you to obtain a complete set of vital signs for an adult client to whom you are assigned. The measurements are as follows: temperature 38.6°C (101.5°F), heart rate 104 beats/min, respiratory rate 22 breaths/min, and blood pressure 90/60 mm Hg. Which of these vital signs are of concern? What is your first action after collecting these vital signs?

Measuring Height, Weight, and Vital Signs The nurse asks you to obtain a complete set of vital signs for an adult client to whom you are assigned. The measurements are as follows: temperature 38.6°C (101.5°F), heart rate 104 beats/min, respiratory rate 22 breaths/min, and blood pressure 90/60 mm Hg. Which of these vital signs are of concern? What is your first action after collecting these vital signs?

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