Assessing Vital Signs: Lecture 5

Because they are only relevant for unhealthy individuals

Because they are the least important indicators of health status

Because they are subjective and unreliable

Because they provide clear information about overall health status (correct)

Skin color, emotional state, urine output, and motor function

Cognitive function, weight, blood sugar levels, and oxygen saturation

Pain level, sleep patterns, appetite, and medication adherence

Temperature, Pulse Rate, Respiratory Rate, and Blood Pressure (correct)

Any staff member available at the time

A staff member unfamiliar with the client's health history

A staff member who has never assessed vital signs before

A staff member who is familiar with the client's health history (correct)

<p>To ensure ongoing evaluation of the client's condition</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To ensure consistency and track changes over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To ensure timely monitoring and intervention in critical conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers