The nurse is supervising the student nurse who is making a call to the provider about a patient who is decompensating. The student states, “Hello, Dr. Smith. This is Carly and I’m taking care of Alex Wright in room 433. He is in the hospital after surgery for a ruptured appendix. Over my shift his temperature has increased by 4 degrees and his heart rate is elevated. His blood pressure is decreased from the previous shift as well. Could you please come examine him?” Which additional comments are the priority for the nurse to add? Select all that apply.
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