Same goes with me, usually i place the patient's wrist on their chest,and count the pulse for 15 sec times by 4 and the other 15 second for their respiration. Stick thermometer in their mouth if using...
its ok to cry..even male nurses in brunei did cry if there's any touching or sad events. No matter it happen spontaneously or as we said we put our self in theirs shoes,happy or sad sometimes things...