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A resident has a fever of 101.4 degrees F and a blood pressure of 88/54 mmHg. Why do these findings together need urgent reporting?
- A.Both values are normal for a resting adult at noon
- B.Only the fever matters and pressure can be ignored
- C.Low pressure always cancels out the effect of fever
- D.Fever with low blood pressure can signal a worsening condition needing prompt assessment
Correct answer
D. Fever with low blood pressure can signal a worsening condition needing prompt assessment
Why
An oral fever is 100.4 degrees F or higher, and 88/54 mmHg is at or below the low end of the normal range of about 90/60 to 120/80 mmHg. Together they can indicate a serious change and should be reported urgently.
Content outline: Basic Nursing Skills - Observing and Reporting Changes · From the Basic Nursing Skills practice bank (BN-072).