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| The equipment needed is a ], a ] (BP) cuff with a ] (or an automatic BP machine), and a ]. | The equipment needed is a ], a ] (BP) cuff with a ] (or an automatic BP machine), and a ]. | ||
| Though a pulse can often be taken by hand, a ] may be required for a patient with a very weak pulse. | |||
| Recently there has been a push to include pain, as percieved by the patient on a scale of 1-10, as "the 5th vital sign." | Recently there has been a push to include pain, as percieved by the patient on a scale of 1-10, as "the 5th vital sign." | ||
| Vitals signs are an essential part of a ]. | Vitals signs are an essential part of a ]. | ||
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Vital signs are often taken by health professionals in order to assess the most basic body functions. They include:
- temperature examination for normal temperature
- pulse rate (or heart rate)
- blood pressure
- respiratory rate
The equipment needed is a thermometer, a blood pressure (BP) cuff with a stethescope (or an automatic BP machine), and a watch.
Though a pulse can often be taken by hand, a stethoscope may be required for a patient with a very weak pulse.
Recently there has been a push to include pain, as percieved by the patient on a scale of 1-10, as "the 5th vital sign."
Vitals signs are an essential part of a case presentation.