Which of the following would require immediate assessment in terms of vital signs?
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Correct answer: Temperature 98.4 °F, respiratory rate 26 breaths/min at rest, BP 120/80 mm Hg
A respiratory rate of 26 at rest is elevated (tachypnea) and requires further assessment.
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