Be observant of patients who are taking CNS depressants. Check their ________ often, and report any notable changes. The dosage must be changed if the medication depresses the nervous system too much.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
vital signs
Be observant of patients who are taking CNS depressants. Check their vital signs (pulse, blood pressure, respirations, etc.) often, and report any notable changes. The dosage must be changed if the medication depresses the nervous system too much.
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