What is the importance of assessing vital signs? (Mark all that apply.)
A) To identify pending problems
B) To plan how to improve a patient's condition
C) To establish a baseline
D) To monitor risks for alterations in health
E) To evaluate the patient's responses to treatment
C, D, E
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1. fluid intake. 2. peripheral pulses in effected leg. 3. inquiring about allergy to iodine. 4. decreased blood pressure.
Which type of research is defined as the gold standard of evidence in evidence-based practice?
a. Clinical expertise b. Randomized controlled trials c. Case studies d. Systematic review
The health care worker who is responsible for taking vital signs is the
A. nursing assistant. B. physician. C. charge nurse. D. team leader.
The nurse is assessing a patient with Cushing syndrome. Which finding should the nurse report for immediate follow-up?
A. Serum phosphorus 3 mg/dL and hirsutism B. Serum potassium 2.5 mEq/L and blood pressure 150/90 mmHg C. Serum calcium 11 mg/dL and reports of feelings of depression D. Serum sodium 145 mEq/L and reports of muscle weakness