iStock.com/gchutka 347 Vital Signs, Height, and Weight 16 Providing Holistic Care: A Framework Holistic Care Body, Mind, Spirit Holistic Nursing Assistant Requirements Professionalism Self-Refl ection Self-Care Critical Thinking Caring and Communication Skills Interpersonal and Team Relationships Cultural Humility Skill Competence Time, Energy, and Priority Management Legal, Ethical, Safe, Quality Practice Resident Factors Affecting Well-Being Disease Process or Condition Needs and Development Independence and Self-Reliance ADL and Mobility Environment Culture Spirituality Relationships Healthcare Environment Delivery Systems Facilities Workplace Policies and Procedures Healthcare Team Family Friends Signifi cant Others Welcome to the Chapter This chapter provides the knowledge and skills needed to measure the vital signs of temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure. It also contains information about using a pulse oximeter to measure how well oxygen is being carried to body tissues, and about measuring height and weight. You will learn to effectively use these skills when providing care and will understand why accuracy in taking, measuring, and documenting this information is so important. The information and procedures presented in this chapter will help you build the knowledge and skills needed to become a holistic nursing assistant. Check with your instructor to ensure these procedures are within your state’s regulations for nursing assistant practice. The topics discussed in the chapter are highlighted on the Providing Holistic Care Framework. You are now ready to start this chapter, Vital Signs, Height, and Weight. Chapter Outline Section 16.1 Measuring and Recording Vital Signs Section 16.2 Measuring and Recording Height and Weight Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc.