The Nursing Student Learns That the Purpose of Measuring Vital

question 10

Multiple Choice

The nursing student learns that the purpose of measuring vital signs includes which rationale? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Monitor body systems functioning.
• B) Identify early signs of problems.
• C) Evaluate effectiveness of interventions.
• D) Determine if a cure has been obtained.
• E) Provide a baseline to compare against.

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Definitions:

Psychological Disorders

Patterns of behavioral or psychological symptoms that impact multiple areas of life, leading to distress for the person experiencing them.

Descriptive Criteria

Standards or guidelines used to describe or classify specific characteristics or conditions in a detailed and accurate manner.

DSM

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a comprehensive classification of officially recognized psychiatric disorders.

Diagnostic Categories

Classifications used in medicine and psychology to organize and describe diseases, disorders, and conditions for diagnosis and treatment.