The nurse is assessing a new orientee's knowledge of when to take vital signs. The following statement indicates a need for more education
a. I should take vital signs upon admission.
b. I should take vital signs when there is any change in condition.
c. I should take vital signs at the beginning and end of a blood transfusion.
d. I should take vital signs if a patient reports feeling different.
C
Vital signs should be taken in all of those situations including before and after blood transfusions, but they also need to be taken during blood transfusions. The nurse would want to clarify that statement to make sure the nurse knows to check the vital signs during blood transfusions.
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