Older Adults Normal Range of Vital Signs



Temperature:

Oral - 95º to 97º or 35 to 36ºc

Rectal - 95.2º to 98.6º or 35.1ºc to 35.5ºc

Axillary - 94º to 96º or 34.4 ºc to 35.5ºc

Pulse : 70 to 76 pulse per minute

Respirations: 20 to 22 cycles per minute (more shallow that younger adult)

Blood Pressure: 120/80 mmhg to 140/90mmhg