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    ATI PN Paediatrics Nursing 2023 Proctored Exam

    A nurse is monitoring the vital signs of a 6-year-old child following a surgical procedure. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. An axillary temperature of 37.3° C (99.1° F) is within the normal range for a child and does not need to be reported. B. A respiratory rate of 24/min is within the normal range for a 6-year-old child and does not need to be reported. C. A heart rate of 59/min is slightly below the normal range for a 6-year-old and should be reported to the provider. D. A blood pressure of 96/58 mm Hg is within the normal range for a 6-year-old child and does not need to be reported.

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