Which of these is considered a basic vital sign?

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Responses

body mass index
body mass index

pulse oximetry
pulse oximetry

blood pressure
blood pressure

body temperature

1 answer

The basic vital signs typically include body temperature, pulse (heart rate), respiration rate, and blood pressure.

Among the options you've provided, the following are considered basic vital signs:

  • Blood pressure
  • Body temperature

So both "blood pressure" and "body temperature" can be considered correct answers. However, if you need to choose just one, you can select blood pressure as it is universally recognized as a vital sign.