What is considered a vital sign that a DCW should monitor?

Blood pressure is classified as a vital sign because it provides essential information about an individual’s cardiovascular health. Monitoring blood pressure helps to assess how well the heart is functioning and can indicate potential health issues such as hypertension or hypotension. These conditions can have significant implications for an individual’s overall health and wellness.

While heart rate variability and skin temperature are relevant health indicators, they are not universally recognized as vital signs in the same way blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and temperature are. Muscle strength is important for assessing physical capability but does not fit into the standard category of vital signs either.