Which of the following information about vital signs should be reported to the

[eas78]

physician?

a. Blood pressure of 120/72 mm Hg in the semi-fowler's position

b. Pulse of 110 beats/minute on awakening in the morning

c. Blood pressure of 110/68 mm Hg in a high-fowler's position

d. Pulse of 120 beats/minute after 30 minutes of aerobic exercise

[Daytonite, BSN, RN]

which of the following information about vital signs should be reported to the physician?

a. blood pressure of 120/72 mm hg in the semi-fowler's position

b. pulse of 110 beats/minute on awakening in the morning

c. blood pressure of 110/68 mm hg in a high-fowler's position

d. pulse of 120 beats/minute after 30 minutes of aerobic exercise

the question is asking you which of the 4 answer choices is abnormal assessment data and needs physician attention. review normal pulse and blood pressure parameters. if you do not have this information see the weblinks on this sticky thread: https://allnurses.com/nursing-student-assistance/health-assessment-resources-145091.html - health assessment resources, techniques, and forms. also see this thread from february of 2008: https://allnurses.com/nursing-student-assistance/normal-vital-signs-280875.html - normal vital signs

[shynurse]

the answer is B---

[MattiesMama]

The answer is pretty obvious if you know the normal parameters...just use process of elimination...the only issue I would have with this question is that it doesn't state the age of the patient, but assuming it is an adult...

"normal" B/P is 100 - 139/60 - 89 , so both of the B/P's are within normal range.

"normal" pulse rate is 60 - 100 so the pulses are both high, but 120 is within the normal range after aerobic activity, so you can eliminate that.

A standing pulse of 110 is unusually high in an adult, especially upon first awakening (pulse is lowest during sleep) so that would be the answer.

[shrimpchips, LPN]

B...120/72 and 110/68 are normal blood pressures...increased HR (120bpm) is normal after aerobic exercise