Which of the following are reasons monitoring is needed? 1. Continuous assessment 2. Analysis of vital signs 3. Measurement of values that caregivers cannot detect
a. 1 only
b. 1 and 2 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. 1, 2, and 3
ANS: C
Monitors are needed for two main reasons: (1) continuous assessment (humans need breaks) and (2) measurement of values that caregivers cannot detect such as ECG findings and airway pres-sure.
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