Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Vital Signs

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the vital signs the nurse collects during the preoperative phase?

• A)They are the only vital signs collected during the perioperative period.
• B)When later vital signs are taken, they are compared against the preoperative set.
• C)Generally preoperative vital signs are only relevant during the intraoperative process.
• D)These are not essential and may be omitted for emergency surgeries.

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Definitions:

Somatotropin

A growth hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and regeneration in humans and other animals.

Somat/o

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The physical structure of a person or organism, including the bones, muscles, and organs.

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A type of noncancerous (benign) tumor that originates in the glandular tissue.