Section: 7.5 -Vital Signs Including Pain | Fundamentals of Nursing | NextGenU.org
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Student Learning Outcomes:
- Discuss the various vital signs, including normal ranges.
- Identify when to assess vital signs, including pain assessment.
- Describe cultural and ethnic variations in vital signs, including pain assessment.
- Demonstrate proper technique for assessment of vital signs, including pain assessment.
Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 53 minutes.
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Required Learning Resources and Activities
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Read: The entire section “Vital Signs.” (21 minutes)
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Read the content under "Blood Pressure Assessment." (5 minutes)
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Read the content under "Pain Assessment Method." (9 Minutes)
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Slide Deck Presentation
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Clinical Skills
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Quiz Unit
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Quiz: Unit 7.5
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