When providing postoperative care to a child,which does the nurse recognize as potential causes of an increased heart rate? Select all that apply.Express answer in small letters followed by a comma and a space-e.g. ,a,b,c
A) Shock
B) Pain
C) Hypoxia
D) Vagal stimulation
E) Late respiratory distress
F) Elevated temperature

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An increased heart rate in the postoperative period may be caused by decreased perfusion (shock),elevated temperature,pain,early respiratory distress,or the result of some medications.A decreased heart rate may be caused by hypoxia,vagal stimulation,increased intracranial pressure,late respiratory distress,and the result of some medications.

When Providing Postoperative Care to a Child,which Does the Nurse