Which of the Following Statements Regarding Vital Signs Is Most

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding vital signs is most accurate?

• A) Vital signs are used only to establish a baseline.
• B) Vital signs monitor only the response to therapy.
• C) Trends in vital signs are far more important than a single measurement.
• D) Vital signs at baseline should never be compared with those that were obtained 24 h earlier.

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