The nurse is caring for a client who is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of pneumonia. The client is on a monitor, and vital signs are recorded from the monitor in order to leave the client undisturbed during the night. The nurse observes that blood pressure, heart rate, and respirations are below baseline for this client. Based on this data, which conclusion by the nurse regarding the changes in vital signs is the most appropriate?

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A)During NREM sleep, the client is relaxed, and body functions are decreased, including vital signs and metabolic rate. REM sleep is characterized by increased body function and elevated vital signs. A decrease in vital signs is normal during NREM sleep, and the client is not necessarily at risk for cardiac arrest.
B)During NREM sleep, the client is relaxed, and body functions are decreased, including vital signs and metabolic rate. REM sleep is characterized by increased body function and elevated vital signs. A decrease in vital signs is normal during NREM sleep, and the client is not necessarily at risk for cardiac arrest.
C)During NREM sleep, the client is relaxed, and body functions are decreased, including vital signs and metabolic rate. REM sleep is characterized by increased body function and elevated vital signs. A decrease in vital signs is normal during NREM sleep, and the client is not necessarily at risk for cardiac arrest.
D)During NREM sleep, the client is relaxed, and body functions are decreased, including vital signs and metabolic rate. REM sleep is characterized by increased body function and elevated vital signs. A decrease in vital signs is normal during NREM sleep, and the client is not necessarily at risk for cardiac arrest.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Is Admitted