The nurse is assessing a 25-year-old primigravida who is 20 weeks pregnant. Which vital signs finding should the nurse report immediately to the physician?

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A respiratory rate of 30/min is higher than normal and could indicate a potential problem such as respiratory distress or hypertension. The nurse should report this finding to the physician immediately. The other vital signs are within normal limits for a pregnant woman at 20 weeks gestation.

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