Body Temperature: Use an appropriate thermometer. Ensure it is placed correctly (oral, rectal, tympanic, or temporal) and wait for the beep indicating the reading is complete.
Pulse Rate: Use the index and middle fingers to palpate the radial artery on the wrist. Count the beats for 30 seconds and multiply by two for the beats per minute.
Respiration Rate: Observe the patient's chest rise and fall. Count the number of breaths for one minute.
Blood Pressure: Position the cuff on the upper arm, ensuring it is at heart level. Inflate the cuff and listen with a stethoscope for the Korotkoff sounds, noting the systolic and diastolic pressures.
