It is important to continuously monitor your patient. In minutes, how often should you monitor an unstable and stable patient, respectively?
A)10, 20
B)5, 15
C)15, 20
D)20, 30

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An unstable patient should be monitored every 5 minutes while a stable patient should be monitored every 15 minutes. Serial measurements of vital signs provide important information about a patient's condition. Make sure to continue to check, airway, ventilation and circulation.

It Is Important to Continuously Monitor Your Patient