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Vital Signs Mastectomy
Vital signs include the heart beat, breathing rate, temperature, and
Normal vital signs change with age, sex, weight, exercise tolerance, and condition.
Normal vital sign ranges for the average healthy adult while resting are:
- Blood pressure: 90/60 mm/Hg to 120/80 mm/Hg
- Breathing: 12 - 18 breaths per minute
- Pulse: 60 - 100 beats per minute
- Tem...
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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