The patient's ____ signs consist of temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure.

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Vital signs are the basic indicators of a patient's overall health status and include temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure. Choice A (status) is too general and doesn't specify what type of status. Choice C (preliminary) is not accurate because vital signs are not preliminary but rather essential components of patient assessment. Choice D (critical) is not appropriate because vital signs are not always critical, but rather routine components of patient assessment.

The Patient's ____ Signs Consist of Temperature, Pulse, Respirations, and Blood