The nurse is caring for a client who was just placed on supplemental oxygen per nasal cannula and should contact the healthcare provider if which assessment data are noted at the next assessment? Select all that apply.
A)The client complains of feeling anxious and restless.
B)Skin color is pink and warm to touch.
C)The heart rate is 82.
D)The respiratory rate is 36.
E)The client is using accessory muscles to breathe.

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Anxiety and restlessness (A), a high respiratory rate (D), and use of accessory muscles (E) can indicate respiratory distress or inadequate oxygenation, requiring further evaluation by a healthcare provider.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Was Just