A patient is admitted to a medical surgical unit. What factors will determine how frequently vital signs will be assessed? (Select all that apply.)
a. Desire of the patient
b. Judgment of need by the nurse
c. Discretion of the family
d. Orders of the health care provider
e. Patient's condition
ANS: B, D, E
Whether and how frequently vital signs are measured depends on the nurse's judgment of need, orders of the health care provider, and patient's condition. Desire of the patient and family members cannot override these factors, but can be taken into consideration within reason of these factors.
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