TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Examination of Vital Signs A1 - Schmitz, Thomas J. A2 - O'Sullivan, Susan B. A2 - Schmitz, Thomas J. A2 - Fulk, George Y1 - 2019 N1 - T2 - Physical Rehabilitation, 7e AB - LEARNING OBJECTIVESDiscuss the rationale for including vital sign measures in the patient examination.Explain the relevance of vital signs data to developing a diagnosis, determining the prognosis, and establishing a plan of care.Recognize the importance of vital signs data in determining physiological response to treatment and evaluating patient progress.Describe the procedure for monitoring temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, and oxygenation saturation (pulse oximetry).Differentiate between normal and abnormal values or ranges for each vital sign.Identify the normative variations in vital signs and the factors that influence these changes.Explain the rationale for using pulse oximetry in the presence of unstable oxygen saturation levels.Describe the recommended elements for documentation of vital signs data. SN - PB - F. A. Davis Company CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/28 UR - fadavispt.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1197003633 ER -