You are assessing a 78-year-old hospice patient who has end stage lung cancer. Which of the following findings would indicate an acute decline in the patient's health status?

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The choice indicates a significant acute decline in health status due to the presence of tachycardia (pulse 106), irregular pulse with low amplitude (1+), and increased respiratory rate (RR 26), all of which suggest physiological stress or potential systemic decline, common in acute deteriorations.

You Are Assessing a 78-Year-Old Hospice Patient Who Has End