Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 2017 of 2368
A postpartum client has an infection. Which finding meets a criterion for systemic inflammatory response syndrome?
- A heart rate of 96 beats/minute
- A respiratory rate of 18 breaths/minute
- A temperature of 37.6 C
- A white blood cell count of 8,000/microliter
Show answer
Correct answer: A heart rate of 96 beats/minute
A heart rate above 90 beats/minute is an early SIRS sign. The other values are not in the SIRS range.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Postpartum Care: Infection. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Safety and Infection Control"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026