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Vital signs are often taken by health professionals in order to assess the most basic body functions. They include:

  • temperature
  • pulse rate
  • respiratory rate

Often along with these signs during physical examination the blood pressure is taken additionally.

As equipment needed is a thermometer and a watch. Additionally you may need a device for the blood pressure.

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