vital-signsnursing-notesclinical

Vital Signs Monitoring: What Nurses Should Know

•January 8, 2026

A quick guide to temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure monitoring with important nursing notes.

Vital signs include Temperature, Pulse, Respiration, and Blood Pressure. Monitoring helps detect early warning signs of infection, shock, dehydration, or respiratory problems. Accurate documentation is a key part of nursing practice.