A client's vital signs at the beginning of the shift are 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 102.2°F (39°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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According to the fever guidelines, for every 1°F (0.6°C) increase in temperature, the heart rate increases by 10 beats/min. Therefore, the anticipated heart rate for the client would be 102 beats/min (starting HR of 82 + [3 x 10]).

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