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Vital Signs is the?
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measurement and recording of temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, pain level, weight.
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first to remember is?
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to comply with established guidelines.
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obtaining accurate vital signs by reading the instrument?
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within a stated range
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temperature must be read with?
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+ or - 0.2 degrees for temperature
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blood pressure must be read?
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+ or - 6 millimeters of mercury
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an apical pulse is measured for which types of patients?
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those with an irregular heart rhythm, and those on cardiac medications for heart problems.
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