What term is used for the measurement of a patient’s temperature?

The term used for the measurement of a patient’s temperature is "Vital signs." Vital signs include not only body temperature but also other essential indicators of health, such as heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure. These measurements are crucial for assessing a patient's current health status and can help in detecting potential health issues, guiding treatments, and monitoring the effectiveness of care.

While assessment refers to the overall process of evaluating a patient's condition—often including taking vital signs—it is a broader term that encompasses various techniques and observations. Observation involves noticing behaviors or changes in a patient's condition but does not specifically relate to the act of measuring temperature. Diagnosis is the conclusion drawn about a patient's condition after evaluations, including observing vital signs, but does not pertain directly to the measurement itself.