An 84-year-old client with diabetes is admitted for insulin regulation.Which of the following blood pressure,pulse,and respiration measurements,respectively,is considered to be within the expected limits for a client of this age?

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These measurements are within the expected limits for an older client.An adult's average blood pressure is 120/80 mm Hg.The systolic pressure may increase with age,but the blood pressure should not exceed 140/90 mm Hg.The range for an adult's pulse is 60-100 beats/min.The expected respiratory rate is 16-25 breaths/min.BP = 104/52 mm Hg,P = 68 beats/min,R = 30 breaths/min;BP = 108/80 mm Hg,P = 112 beats/min,R = 15 breaths/min;and BP = 132/74 mm Hg,P = 90 beats/min,R = 24 breaths/min are not within the expected limits for a client of this age.

An 84-Year-Old Client with Diabetes Is Admitted for Insulin Regulation