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    PN Comprehensive Predictor 2026 Proctored Exam
    A nurse is caring for a client who is immediately postoperative following a subtotal thyroidectomy. Vital Signs 1100: Temperature 37.4° C (99.4° F) Heart rate 98/min Respiratory rate 18/min Blood pressure 128/68 mm Hg Pulse oximetry 97% on room air 1115: Temperature 37.8° C (100.1° F) Heart rate 110/min Respiratory rate 16/min Blood pressure 138/74 mm Hg Pulse oximetry 95% on room air 1130: Temperature 38.6° C (101.5° F). Heart rate 136/min Respiratory rate 16/min Blood pressure 154/86 mm Hg Pulse oximetry 95% on 2 L/min via nasal cannula Select the 4 client findings that lead the nurse to suspect that the client is experiencing thyroid storm.

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