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What do vital signs help to assess?
What do vital signs help to assess?
- The body's skeletal system
- The body's basic functions (correct)
- The body's digestive system
- The body's immune system
When should vital signs be assessed on admission to a healthcare agency?
When should vital signs be assessed on admission to a healthcare agency?
- At the end of the first week
- 24 hours after admission
- At the patient's request
- On arrival at the agency (correct)
Which of the following is considered a vital sign?
Which of the following is considered a vital sign?
- Bone density
- Brain wave activity
- Respiration rate (correct)
- Liver function
What does body temperature reflect?
What does body temperature reflect?
Which type of body temperature remains relatively constant?
Which type of body temperature remains relatively constant?