A child is brought to the emergency department. When he is called to triage, which vital sign should be measured first?
a. Temperature
b. Heart rate
c. Respiratory rate
d. Blood pressure
C
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A Temperature should be measured after other vital signs because it can be
upsetting for children.
B Heart rate is not the first vital sign measured in children.
C When taking children's vital signs, the nurse observes the respiratory rate first.
D Blood pressure is taken after other vital signs because it can be upsetting for
children.
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