Vital signs
Topic: Fundamentals
The core physiological measurements: temperature, pulse, respiratory rate and blood pressure, often with oxygen saturation and pain added. They give early warning of change; compare each value with previous readings and with the client's own baseline, and report unexpected changes.
- Also known as:
- Vitals
- In Turkish:
- Yaşam bulguları
What does Vital signs mean?
Vital signs is part of the Fundamentals topic in nursing. Students meet it in class, on clinical placements and while preparing for exams.
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