SEMESTER-V CHILD HEALTH NURSING-UNIT-1-INTRODUCTION.pdf
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2. Vital signs (also known as vitals) are a group of the four to five most important Medical
signs that indicate the status of the body’s vital (life-sustaining) functions:
24. Medications:
Kidney Disease:
Hypotension
(Low Blood Pressure):
Hypertension
(High Blood Pressure):
Several medical conditions and lifestyle factors can affect blood pressure
levels. Here are some common ones:
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32. Equipment for accurate pulse measurement
• Watch or clock with second hand or digital second counter
• Stethoscope
• Pulse Oximeters
• Digital blood pressure monitor
• Pen or pencil
• Flowsheet, chart, or medical record.
35. Respiration
• Respiration is the act of breathing (includes intake
of o2 and co2) Ventilation is another word, which
refer to the movement of air in and out of the
lungs.
• Assessment
• The client should be at rest
• • Assessed by watching the movement of the chest
or abdomen.
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36. Respiratory rate
• Rate: is described in rate per minute (PRM)
• Eupnea- normal breathing rate and depth
• Bradypnea- slow respiration
• Tachypnea - fast breathing
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