Describe vital signs, their purpose, clinical significance, and observations mad

Describe vital signs, their purpose, clinical significance, and observations made while performing the procedures mean what
Discuss the use of temperature as an indicator of body function
Describe nursing measures to raise and lower the temperature of the body
Describe the circulatory system as it relates to pulse, and identify the pulse sites
Describe factors that increase and decrease pulse, and the qualities to observe in taking a pulse
Define and describe respiration and factors that affect respiratory rate
Describe observations to be made when measuring respirations
Describe abnormal breathing patterns
Describe the process for taking TPR as a combined procedure
Describe what happens in the circulatory system to produce blood pressure
Identify factors that increase or decrease blood pressure
Identify parts of the blood pressure equipment
Discuss the procedure for taking a blood pressure reading
Discuss observation and reporting of patient’s/resident’s pain
Explain the variability of Vital Signs in the Geriatric Age Group