Tweet The respiratory rate is a count of one full inspiration/expiration cycle for 1 full minute. Assessing respirations includes checking rate, rhythm, and depth. It includes assessing inspiration...

Tweet Nursing Procedure Measuring Blood Pressure. Blood pressure (BP) is a measurement of the pressure within the vascular system as the heart contracts (systole) and relaxes (diastole). BP indirectly...

Tweet What is Body temperature? Body temperature is the difference between heat produced and heat lost. The hypothalamus acts as the body’s thermostat to maintain a constant body temperature. The...