Lucas is a nursing student who is obtaining Mrs. Elliott's vital signs. Mrs. Elliott has gone to the clinic seeking help because she is having chest pain. Which of the following vital signs are most important for Lucas to obtain?
A. Temperature, pulse, respirations
B. Temperature, pulse, respirations, oxygen saturation
C. Temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, oxygen saturation
D. Temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, pain
D
The cardinal vital signs are temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation. A sixth vital sign, assessment of pain, is a standard of care in health care settings. Frequently pain and discomfort are the signs that lead a patient to seek health care. Therefore assessing a patient's pain helps a nurse understand the patient's clinical status and progress.
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