#vitals

It began with unbearable stomach pains which went on for hours at work. Finally, I got up, grabbed my coat and purse and told my manager that I was in excruciating pain and going to admit myself to ER

Vital signs Your vital signs are a go to resource for a nurse during a physical assessment. If one of them changes, it kind of points us in a direction, and gives us an idea of what actions to take next.