What effects does the elevated temperature have on the other vital signs?
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As your temperature goes up, so will your heart rate. Your blood pressure may go up, at first, but will eventually go down, in response to your rapid heart rate. As your blood pressure drops (it may go very low, esp. if you experience shaking chills), your respiratory rate will go up in an attempt to oxygenate all of your body's cells.

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