K. B., is a 21-year-old university student. She arrives at the campus health center with a cough, nasal drainage, malaise, low-grade fever, and wheezing for the past 3 days. The nurse completes an initial assessment on arrival to the clinic. Initial assessment findings are: – Blood Pressure (BP): 118/78 mmHg – Heart Rate (HR): 106 bpm – Respiratory Rate (RR): 28 breaths per minute – Temperature (T) 37.8°C (oral) – Pulse oximetry saturation: 93% on room air – Wheezes audible without a stethoscope. Hot Spot Thinking: Place a check mark next to or highlight next to the above assessment findings that will require timely intervention by the nurse.
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