Vital signs and reportingQuestion 481 of 1700

Which factor can affect a client's vital signs?

  1. Activity level, medicines, recent intake or age
  2. The time of day when the aide began the shift
  3. The color of the room and the lighting in it
  4. The number of visitors the client had that week
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Correct answer: Activity level, medicines, recent intake or age

These factors can change readings.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 7.4: Obtaining Vital Signs

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026