The document discusses vital signs including temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, and pain. It covers the importance of vital signs in monitoring homeostasis and treatment effectiveness. Nursing responsibilities in accurately measuring and interpreting vital signs according to normal ranges and comparing to baselines are also outlined. The lecture discusses vital signs overview, terminology, measurement techniques, and frequencies as well as an assignment.

1. NS1211 Week 4 Vital Signs Paul McNamara [adapted from the work of Di Hutchinson]

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4. Today’s Lecture  Vital Signs Overview/Context  Temperature  Pulse  Blood Pressure  Respiratory Rate  Oxygen Saturation  Pain  Assignment

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14. Today’s Lecture  Vital Signs Overview/Context  Temperature  Pulse  Blood Pressure  Respiratory Rate  Oxygen Saturation  Pain  Assignment