Vital Signs - Primary Four

Primary Four

There are four vital signs which are standard in most medical settings:

  1. Body temperature
  2. Pulse rate (or heart rate)
  3. Blood pressure
  4. Respiratory rate

The equipment needed is a thermometer, a sphygmomanometer, and a watch.

Though a pulse can often be taken by hand, a stethoscope may be required for a patient with a very weak pulse.

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