What Is the Rationale for Monitoring Vital Signs of Patients

question 18

Multiple Choice

What is the rationale for monitoring vital signs of patients receiving corticosteroids?

• A) Orthostatic hypotension
• B) Malignant hyperthermia
• C) Infection
• D) Hyperglycemia

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Definitions:

Translational Control

Regulation of gene expression at the stage of translation, affecting the rate at which proteins are made from messenger RNA.

Gene Mutations

Gene mutations are changes that occur in the nucleotide sequence of DNA, potentially leading to genetic diversity or causing various genetic disorders.

Base Sequence

The order of nucleotide bases in a DNA or RNA molecule, which determines the genetic information carried by that molecule.

Deleterious

Describes mutations, genes, or traits that are harmful to an organism's fitness.