A nurse is caring for a group of patients. Which patient will the nurse see first?

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A calm adolescent should have the following findings: P-60-90 and R-16-20. Since both findings are elevated, the nurse should see this patient first. An infant should have the following findings: P-120-160 and R-30-50; however, since the infant is crying these values will be elevated and this is normal. A toddler should have the following findings: P-90-140 and R-25-32; however, since the toddler is sleeping these values can be slightly decreased and this is normal. An adult should have the following findings: P-60-100 and R-12-20; however, since the adult is exercising these values will be elevated and this is normal.

A Nurse Is Caring for a Group of Patients