Asked by Alexandria Coutret on Apr 24, 2024
Mrs.Davis is a 77-year-old woman weighing 45 kg,who is recovering from a hip fracture after a fall at home.She is being cared for by Maureen,a student nurse,who is preparing the client to have her blood pressure checked.Maureen wraps the blood pressure cuff around Mrs.Davis's right arm ensuring that the cuff is wrapped snugly from her elbow to axilla.Her blood pressure reading (checked twice) is 84/56,significantly lower than her usual pressure of 116/76.What should the instructor advise Maureen to do?
A) Check BP on the left arm
B) Document and call physician
C) Check BP using smaller cuff
D) Wait 5 minutes and recheck
Blood Pressure Cuff
A device used to measure blood pressure, consisting of an inflatable cuff to restrict blood flow and a manometer for reading.
Blood Pressure (BP)
A measurement indicating the pressure of blood in the arteries, reflecting the force and rate of the heartbeat.
Axilla
The anatomical area under the joint where the arm connects to the shoulder, commonly known as the armpit.
- Facilitate the application of correct methods in tracking and assessing essential signs.
Learning Objectives
- Facilitate the application of correct methods in tracking and assessing essential signs.