The patient has returned from recovery and been on the unit for 1 hour. The patient's vital signs have been stable. How often should the nurse be assessing the patient's vital signs?
A) Every 5 minutes
B) Every 15 minutes
C) Every 4 hours
D) Every 30 minutes
Ans: D
Feedback: Unless indicated more frequently, the pulse, blood pressure, and respirations are recorded every 15 minutes for the first hour, every 30 minutes for the next 2 hours, and every 4 hours for the next 24 hours.
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Since health is viewed from many perspectives, what is essential for a healthcare provider to do for a patient?
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