Vital signs explained 💔Pulse💔 -Apical Pulse is MOST accurate and best for assessment -Always check an apical pulse for 1 minute if irregular or if administering digoxin -Never check a radial or carotid pulse with your THUMB! (Your own thumb has a pulse!) 🫀 Blood Pressure 🫀 -Manual blood pressures are more accurate than automatic/electronic! If you get an alarming reading on the electronic cuff, take a manual! -Be sure to size the cuff correctly. A small cuff will produce a false high, while

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