Students can acquire basic knowledge about nursing foundation in this class.
Knowledge about vital signs.
Also gain practical knowledge of checking vitals signs.
Students able to know how to check Temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure
Students ca learn the Normal values of vital signs
This is the basic knowledge that could be helpful for the future nurses where vitals signs play a important role in day to day life .
Vital signs are key physiological measurements that reflect a person’s essential body functions. They help assess general health, detect medical problems, and monitor recovery or treatment response.
Importance in Nursing:
Provides a quick picture of patient status.
Detects early signs of deterioration.
Guides clinical decisions and interventions.
Must be recorded accurately and reported if abnormal.
Always use proper technique and calibrated equipment.
Consider patient age, activity, and health condition.
Repeat measurements if results are unexpected.
Communicate abnormalities immediately.In nursing, vital signs are the key measurements that show how well a patient’s body is functioning.
They are taken routinely to detect changes in health status and to guide care decisions.