Admissions Triage Vital Signs 
Minority Nurse
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023
The triage nurse obtains his vital signs: blood pressure 134/82 mm Hg, respirations 30 breaths per minute, heart rate 102 bpm, temperature 99.8 The patient appears anxious and restless, requiring redirection as the triage nurse processes him. Salzo presents to the emergency department (ED) at 3:00 a.m.
Southern Careers Institute
OCTOBER 18, 2023
They greet patients, record medical histories, take vital signs, and prepare patients for examinations. They may perform tasks such as drawing blood, collecting specimens, and assisting with patient admissions and discharges. They triage patients, assist with diagnostic tests, and help with minor surgical procedures.
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