Which client warrants immediate intervention by the nurse?
a) The client with a heart rate of 56/min and a blood pressure of 110/70.
b) The client diagnosed with mitral valve regurgitation who has a thready peripheral pulse.
c) The client diagnosed with pericarditis who has chest pain with inspiration.
d) The client with a history of atrial fibrillation who has developed slurred speech.

The correct answer is: d) The client with a history of atrial fibrillation who has developed slurred speech.

Choice A reason: A heart rate of 56/min and a blood pressure of 110/70, while slightly lower than normal, may not require immediate intervention unless accompanied by other symptoms. Bradycardia (a slow heart rate) and this blood pressure reading can be within acceptable limits for some individuals, especially if they are asymptomatic.
Choice B reason: Mitral valve regurgitation with a thready peripheral pulse indicates a decrease in cardiac output, which can be concerning. However, it may not require immediate intervention unless the client shows signs of severe decompensation or other critical symptoms. Continuous monitoring and evaluation are essential, but immediate action might not be necessary.
Choice C reason: Chest pain with inspiration in a client with pericarditis can be a symptom of the condition itself, which involves inflammation of the pericardium. While pain management and monitoring are important, this symptom alone may not necessitate immediate intervention unless it is severe or accompanied by other alarming signs.
Choice D reason: The development of slurred speech in a client with a history of atrial fibrillation is a critical symptom that warrants immediate intervention. Slurred speech can be a sign of a stroke or transient ischemic attack (TI

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The client with a history of atrial fibrillation who has developed slurred speech.

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