To determine any recent trends in a patient's pulse, respiration, or blood pressure, you would go to which section of the medical record?

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Vital signs, including pulse, respiration, and blood pressure measurements, are typically recorded on a vital signs sheet, making it the best choice for determining recent trends in these parameters. Progress notes may also include information about vital signs, but they may not be as consistently measured and recorded as they are on a separate vital signs sheet. Nurses' notes and anesthesia records may contain information about vital signs at specific times but may not provide a comprehensive overview of recent trends.

To Determine Any Recent Trends in a Patient's Pulse, Respiration