Vital Signs
Temperature..................................................................................................................................................2
Factors that affect the body’s heat production:
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Vital Signs
Temperature..................................................................................................................................................2
Factors that affect the body’s heat production:................................................................................2
Regulation of Body Temp:......................................................................................................................2
Factors Affecting Body Temp: ...............................................................................................................3
Phases of Fever: ........................................................................................................................................3
Nursing Interventions for Fever:..........................................................................................................4
Hypothermia:.............................................................................................................................................4
How to Measure Body Temp:.................................................................................................................5
Pulse .................................................................................................................................................................6
Radial...........................................................................................................................................................6
Apical ...........................................................................................................................................................6
Factors Affecting the Pulse: ...................................................................................................................6
Standard Values ........................................................................................................................................7
Respirations ...................................................................................................................................................9
Blood Pressure ........................................................................................................................................... 11
Documentation........................................................................................................................................... 14
Dopplar Use................................................................................................................................................. 15
Pulse Oximeter – Oxygen Saturation.................................................................................................... 15
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