A Child Is Brought to the Emergency Department

question 9

Multiple Choice

A child is brought to the emergency department.When he is called to triage,which vital sign should be measured first?

• A) Temperature
• B) Heart rate
• C) Respiratory rate
• D) Blood pressure

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