The most necessary supplies for Siobhan to have with her to take the patient's vitals are:
d) watch, thermometer, stethoscope, sphygmomanometer
Watch: to accurately measure time during the taking of vitals.
Thermometer: to measure the patient's body temperature.
Stethoscope: to listen to the patient's heart and lung sounds.
Sphygmomanometer: to measure the patient's blood pressure.
Siobhan is an intake nurse who must take each patient’s vitals before they are seen. Siobhan gathers her supplies to enter the patient’s room. In order to take the patient’s vitals, what supplies are MOST necessary for Siobhan to have with her?
a) watch, thermometer, stethoscope, laryngoscope
b) watch, thermometer, laryngoscope, sphygmomanometer watch,
c) thermometer, otoscope, laryngoscope
d) watch, thermometer, stethoscope, sphygmomanometer
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