In assessing a patient with a heart rate of 132 beats per minute, the nurse assesses for which causes of this elevated heart rate? Select all that apply.

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A) A blood pressure of 80/40 indicates hypotension, which can cause the heart to beat faster in an attempt to maintain adequate circulation.B) Fever increases metabolic demand, which often results in an increased heart rate as the body tries to meet these increased demands.E) Hemoglobin of 9 g/dL indicates anemia, which can lead to an increased heart rate as the body attempts to deliver sufficient oxygen to tissues despite the reduced oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood.

In Assessing a Patient with a Heart Rate of 132