A Doctor's Order for Orthostatic Vital Signs Would Require the Nurse

question 25

Multiple Choice

A doctor's order for orthostatic vital signs would require the nurse to take and record the patient's

• A)temperature orally.
• B)vital signs using a machine that creates static.
• C)blood pressure and pulse rate while the patient is supine (lying)and again while erect (sitting and/or standing).
• D)temperature rectally,ancillary,aurally,and orally.

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