You are caring for a woman who sustained a head injury as a result of a domestic dispute.You suspect she has a closed head injury since she cannot remember what happened and one of her pupils is slightly larger than the other.You have been monitoring her vital signs every 5 minutes and you see that her blood pressure is rising and her pulse is dropping.This part of the assessment is called:

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The part of the assessment where the vital signs are being monitored every 5 minutes and changes are noted is called trending. This is important in identifying any deterioration in the patient's condition and to intervene promptly.

You Are Caring for a Woman Who Sustained a Head