A client's vital signs at the beginning of the shift are as follows: oral temperature 99.3°F (37°C),heart rate 82 beats/min,respiratory rate 14 breaths/min,and blood pressure 118/76 mm Hg.Four hours later,the client's oral temperature is 102.3°F (39.1°C).Based on the temperature change,the nurse should anticipate the client's heart rate would be how many beats/min?

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Heart rate increases about 10 beats/min for each degree Fahrenheit of temperature to meet increased metabolic needs and compensate for peripheral dilation.

A Client's Vital Signs at the Beginning of the Shift