A nurse reviews a patient's vital signs. Which action indicates that the nurse has processed the data?
A) The nurse recognizes an elevation in respiratory rate.
B) The nurse documents the vital signs in the electronic health record.
C) The nurse reviews the serum laboratory results.
D) The nurse updates the family member on the treatment plan.

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Recognizing an elevation in respiratory rate indicates that the nurse has processed the data by interpreting and understanding the significance of the vital signs.

A Nurse Reviews a Patient's Vital Signs