A nurse is caring for a 72-year-old patient admitted with pn…
A nurse is caring for a 72-year-old patient admitted with pneumonia. During morning assessment, the nurse obtains the following vital signs: Temperature: 38°C Heart rate: 104 beats/min Respiratory rate: 24 breaths/min Blood pressure: 138/84 mm Hg Oxygen saturation: 86% on room air The patient appears restless and is using accessory muscles to breathe. Which vital sign should the nurse recognize as the priority to report to the provider?
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