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What times should the nurse measure vital signs? Select all that apply

 

Choice A rationale

Giving the client a hug may not be appropriate in a professional setting and could be perceived as crossing personal boundaries.

Choice B rationale

While touching the client’s forearm, asking “Would you like to talk about it?” is a compassionate and supportive response. It shows empathy and provides the client with an opportunity to express their feelings.

Choice C rationale

Apologizing for disturbing the client and offering to wait until later may not address the client’s immediate emotional needs.

Choice D rationale

Stating that it is a bad time and offering to come back later may not provide the client with the support they need in the moment.

Choice A rationale

Measuring vital signs at 0800 is a standard practice in many healthcare settings to establish a baseline for the day.

Choice B rationale

Measuring vital signs at 1000 is not typically a standard time unless there is a specific clinical indication.

Choice C rationale

Measuring vital signs at 1200 helps monitor the client’s status around midday and can be important for assessing the effects of morning medications or treatments.

Choice D rationale

Measuring vital signs at 1400 is not typically a standard time unless there is a specific clinical indication.

Choice E rationale

Measuring vital signs at 1600 helps monitor the client’s status in the afternoon and can be important for assessing the effects of afternoon medications or treatments.

Choice F rationale

Measuring vital signs at 1800 is not typically a standard time unless there is a specific clinical indication.

Choice G rationale

Measuring vital signs at 2000 helps monitor the client’s status in the evening and can be important for assessing the effects of evening medications or treatments.