quick cpne question!!!

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Specializes in geri-psych.

during my august 2008 cpne experience, i was not required to take vitals twice, but the study guide says to take them twice.

do i have to take them twice??? or do i just retake them if i question my first results?

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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.

In the study guide, where it says to take them twice is actually under the heading of "suggestions for success." You are not required to take them twice. The only thing I took twice was the manual BP on my first patient. I was 100% certain of everything else during my PCSs, so I didn't bother to waste my time repeating the vitals.

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Specializes in geri-psych.

okay. thank you so much! i'm clearing up last minute uncertainties that i have.

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Specializes in LTC, Acute Care.

Yup, I only had time for one set of vitals on my first PCS. That was fine. :)

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