Hi everyone! I was just wondering what to say when I'm telling a patient the procedure to vital signs (pulse, respiration, blood pressure and body temperature). I know some people keep it simple ("Hi (patient's name), my name is (nurse's name) and I'll be taking your blood pressure today.) What do you do? And also how do you tell them to remain quiet? Do I say something like "Please remain silent while I'm taking your vital signs". Thanks everyone!