While transferring a patient who has been bedridden for several weeks, the nurse notes that the patient becomes fatigued rapidly.What assessment data does the nurse expect to find to validate the patient's changing status?
A) Increased pulse and increased respirations
B) Decreased pulse and increased respirations
C) Increased pulse and decreased respirations
D) Decreased pulse and decreased respirations

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Increased pulse and increased respirations are common signs of fatigue and exertion, especially in a patient who has been bedridden and may have decreased cardiovascular and respiratory endurance.

While Transferring a Patient Who Has Been Bedridden for Several