Vitals
Temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation — the baseline of focused assessment.
Vital signs — temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation — are the baseline of every focused assessment. Trends matter more than a single reading, so always compare to the client’s own baseline rather than to a textbook number alone. Reassess vitals after any intervention or medication that affects the cardiovascular or respiratory system.
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