Asked by Ellen Peters on Apr 28, 2024
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The nurse notices that a colleague is preparing to check the blood pressure of a patient who is obese by using a standard-sized blood pressure cuff. How would this likely affect the blood pressure reading?
A) Yield a falsely low blood pressure
B) Yield a falsely high blood pressure
C) Be the same, regardless of cuff size
D) Vary as a result of the technique of the person performing the assessment
Blood Pressure Cuff
A device used to measure blood pressure, consisting of an inflatable cuff to restrict blood flow and a manometer to gauge the pressure.
Obese
Characterized by excess body fat that presents a risk to health, typically measured by a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or higher.
- Ability to correctly choose and use equipment for assessing vital signs, including the importance of cuff size and thermometer type.
Verified Answer
KV
Kristiana VirayMay 05, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Using a cuff that is too narrow yields a falsely high blood pressure because it takes extra pressure to compress the artery.
Learning Objectives
- Ability to correctly choose and use equipment for assessing vital signs, including the importance of cuff size and thermometer type.
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