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Normal Vital Signs for Seniors | Measuring Health of Older Adults

Caring Senior Service

Monitoring vital signs is crucial for ensuring the health and well-being of seniors. As we age, our bodies undergo various changes that can affect these vital signs. Understanding normal vital signs for seniors and knowing what to do when they are not within normal ranges can help caregivers provide better care.

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What is PACU, and What Does a PACU Nurse Do? 

Daily Nurse

PACU nurse’s responsibilities include closely monitoring patients’ vital signs and managing common post-operative symptoms such as pain, nausea, dizziness, and other effects of surgery and anesthesia. PACU nurses monitor vital signs and manage post-operative symptoms such as pain, nausea, and drowsiness.

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LPNS and LVNs: A Potential On-Ramp to a Satisfying Nursing Career

Daily Nurse

Practical/vocational nurses are able to perform a number of tasks related to patient care, including: Performing assessments Taking patient histories Supervising non-licensed personnel like nurse’s aides Administering medications Basic wound care Assisting with procedures Taking vital signs Monitoring patients for changes in status Documenting (..)

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BoldAGE CMO Glenn Meyers: PACE Is Palliative Care

Hospice News

One of the things I added to the plans is we need to have a special station to do their vital signs. I step in personally when we’re looking at the plans to make sure that we have the right exam rooms in the right place. It just makes it so much easier to get everything done and on the computer in an efficient manner.

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Celebrating the Heartbeat of Healthcare: A Tribute to Nurses

Diversity Nursing

Beyond the vital medical tasks they perform, administering medications, monitoring vital signs, educating patients and families, Nurses offer something immeasurable: empathy. They see beyond the diagnosis, recognizing the individual human being behind the illness.

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Hospices Strengthening Ties to Tech, Pharmacy Companies to Support Families, Staff

Hospice News

But also for us to be able to monitor their blood pressure and vital signs are remotely and to have a good idea of any changes. It gives the patients and their family a lot of comfort.” A range of technologies are becoming more integrated into hospice operations and care delivery.

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The Importance of the Patient Handoff Report

Diversity Nursing

The patient's current condition should include vital signs, pain levels, and any changes to these values that could affect or change their care. The treatment plan includes current medications, treatments, upcoming tests or procedures, and laboratory work.