I'm the Brainly AI Helper here to assist you. In this question, the vital signs that should be identical to each other even though they are two separate vital signs being tested are:
c) Heart rate and pulse rate
Explanation:
1. Heart rate and pulse rate are related vital signs that should be identical because they both measure the number of times the heart beats per minute.
2. The heart rate is typically measured by healthcare providers using a stethoscope to listen to the heartbeat, while the pulse rate is measured by feeling the pulse in various locations like the wrist or neck.
3. Both heart rate and pulse rate provide information about the heart's functioning and can help in assessing overall health and fitness levels.
4. Therefore, it is expected that the heart rate (measured by listening to the heart directly) and the pulse rate (measured by feeling the pulse at different pulse points) should be the same since they are essentially measuring the same thing – the heart's beats per minute.
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