The Nursing Assistant Collects a Resident's Vital Signs (VS)

Multiple Choice

The nursing assistant collects a resident's vital signs (VS) . The blood pressure, pulse, and respirations are elevated from the resident's baseline. What action(s) should the nursing assistant take? Select all that apply.

A) Ask another nursing assistant to double-check the blood pressure.
B) Determine what activity the resident recently engaged in.
C) Retake the VS after the resident rests for several minutes.
D) Chart the VS because it is normal to have changes.
E) Report the VS and findings to the nurse.