The nurse is continuing to care for the client. Exhibits A nurse is evaluating the client's response to therapy. Which of the following recent findings indicate the client's condition has improved or not changed? For each assessment finding, click to specify if the finding indicates that the client's condition has improved or has not changed.

Finding Improved Not changed Heart rate ✓ Blood pressure ✓ Edema ✓ Deep tendon reflexes ✓ Rationale Heart rate: Not changed The heart rate increased from 72/min to 90/min, indicating no improvement. Blood pressure: Improved The blood pressure decreased from 166/110 mm Hg to 152/90 mm Hg, indicating improvement. Edema: Improved The edema decreased from +3 pitting to +2 pitting, indicating improvement. Deep tendon reflexes: Improved The patellar reflex decreased from 4+ to 2+, indicating improvement.