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Vital signs are taken more than once to monitor a person’s health over time and detect any changes. Here’s why:
Track progress or recovery (e.g., during treatment or after surgery)
Identify trends like rising fever or dropping blood pressure
Confirm accuracy, especially if the first reading seems abnormal
Adjust medications or treatments based on updated readings
Respond to symptoms like dizziness or shortness of breath
Frequent checks help healthcare providers make informed decisions.
More info: Cleveland Clinic – Vital Signs
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If you are speaking as a health care professional, and are asking what would be an indication or symptom from a patient you are caring for to take a set of vital signs (Temperature, blood pressure, heart rate-respiration rate, an oxygen saturation test if possible- (or "O2 Sat") and even the patient's pain level. (The new thinking is that "pain is the fifth vital sign". The reason these vital signs might be indicated are: 1.The patient is complaining of a new symptom such as chest pain or numbness in one area of their body (or any other of a host of compliants!) 2.If there are "parameters" for administering a certain medication, such as a blood pressure medication- or medication for pain- at times the doctor might write a medication order as "hold for blood pressure of 100/60 or below- call doctor". 3. In many health care facilities, vital signs are mandatory at least once a shift, or every 8 hours. 4. The patient is having an active medical episode, such as a seizure or heart attack. 5. The patient is being admitted or discharged to or from your care. (To prove that they were stable upon discharge or admission ) 6. The patient has just returned from a procedure- such as surgery- and again, the health care professional wants to be sure the patient is stable upon return. 7. Any other reason a medical professional feels they are indicated- in part or in whole- If you are speaking as a patient, then you might want to take your vital signs if you are not feeling well, and have a medical history of some illness- or if your doctor has instructed you to take them. You should always try to take your vital signs at the same time each day- If your vital signs are what you believe to be "irregular"- call your doctor right away, especially if your blood pressure is very low, or very high- or you have a fever above 101 degrees. Hope this answered the question!!!
