When assessing vital signs, you should:
1. count the apical heart rate for 1 full minute.
2. inflate the blood pressure cuff to 200 mm Hg.
3. take a rectal temperature first and then count the client's respirations.
4. wear gloves when taking an axillary temperature with an electronic thermometer.
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