Asked by Savon Simmons on Jul 09, 2024
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Vital signs do not indicate the:
A) body's ability to control heat
B) rate and quality of breathing
C) concentration of white blood cells in the blood
D) rate,volume,and rhythm of the heart
White Blood Cells
Cells of the immune system that are involved in protecting the body against both infectious disease and foreign invaders.
Vital Signs
Clinical measurements that indicate the state of a patient's essential bodily functions; typically includes body temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
- Differentiate among various health-related terms and match them to their definitions.
Verified Answer
JS
Jacob SmithJul 11, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Vital signs typically include body temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate (rate and quality of breathing), and blood pressure. They do not directly measure the concentration of white blood cells in the blood, which is a specific test usually performed on a blood sample.
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate among various health-related terms and match them to their definitions.