VITAL SIGNS

Vital Signs

Vital Signs

Vital signs are the measurement of body temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure. Vital signs are indicators of one's overall health. They offer clues to diseases and help evaluate progress toward recovery. Vital signs should be taken at rest. Any abnormal findings should be repeated in order to verify the findings.

Body temperature: Body temperature is taken with a thermometer. The most common places to measure temperature include the mouth (oral temperature), under the arm (axillary temperature), the anus (rectal temperature) and the ear (tympanic temperature). In general, the normal oral temperature is 98.6 degrees ...