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Slide 1:Vital Signs Nursing 125

Slide 2:Vital Signs Temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure (B/P) & oxygen saturation are the most frequent measurements taken by HCP. Because of the importance of these measurements they are referred to as Vital Signs. They are important indicators of the body’s response to physical, environmental, and psychological stressors.

Slide 3:Vital Signs VS may reveal sudden changes in a client’s condition in addition to changes that occur progressively over time. A baseline set of VS are important to identify changes in the patient’s condition. VS are part of a routine physical assessment and are not assessed in isolation. Other factors such as physical signs & symptoms are also considered. Important Consideration:  A client’s normal range of vital signs may differ from the standard range.

Slide 4: When to take vital signs • On a clien