Vital Signs Assessment in Nursing (NUR 155/156)
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, 1 Vital signs 2 Nursing diagnosis: Hyperthermia
3 Hyperthermia 4 Vital signs consist of
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Vital signs Used to monitor the functioning of body systems.
Assessment of vital signs Allows the nurse to detect changes in the health
status of the patient, identify early warning signs of
life-threatening health conditions, and evaluate the
effectiveness of interventions.
Vital signs consist of Body temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood
pressure.
Factors affecting body temperature Age, recent exercise, hormone fluctuations,
circadian rhythms, stress, environment, and
smoking.
Hypothermia A condition where body temperature is abnormally
low.
Hyperthermia A condition where body temperature is abnormally
high.
Fever An elevated body temperature often due to
infection.
UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
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, 1 Vital signs 2 Nursing diagnosis: Hyperthermia
3 Hyperthermia 4 Vital signs consist of
Don't know?
Terms in this set (52)
Vital signs Used to monitor the functioning of body systems.
Assessment of vital signs Allows the nurse to detect changes in the health
status of the patient, identify early warning signs of
life-threatening health conditions, and evaluate the
effectiveness of interventions.
Vital signs consist of Body temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood
pressure.
Factors affecting body temperature Age, recent exercise, hormone fluctuations,
circadian rhythms, stress, environment, and
smoking.
Hypothermia A condition where body temperature is abnormally
low.
Hyperthermia A condition where body temperature is abnormally
high.
Fever An elevated body temperature often due to
infection.
