You work in a long-term care facility and are caring for Herman tonight. While you are walking with him, he becomes dizzy and falls. You alert the nurse immediately, and she directs you to take Herman's vital signs. You report these to the nurse. His temperature is 99.9∘F, taken axillary, pulse is 108 , respirations are 14 , and blood pressure is 190/98.
Was it an appropriate time to take a set of vital signs on Herman? Why or why not?