The nurse observes the client's frequent use of the incentive spirometer. The client states "I do not want to have pneumonia while in the hospital." Which vital sign reading demonstrates effectiveness of this intervention?

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Emotional or physical stress can elevate body temperature. When stress stimulates the sympathetic nervous system, circulating levels of epinephrine and norepinephrine increase. As a result, the metabolic rate increases, which, in turn, increases heat production. Stressed or anxious clients may have an elevated temperature with no underlying pathology.

The Nurse Observes the Client's Frequent Use of the Incentive