Asked by Neisha Sibley on May 13, 2024
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The nurse will perform a palpated pressure before auscultating blood pressure. What is the reason for this?
A) More clearly hear the Korotkoff sounds.
B) Detect the presence of an auscultatory gap.
C) Avoid missing a falsely elevated blood pressure.
D) More readily identify phase IV of the Korotkoff sounds.
Auscultatory Gap
A period where no sound is heard in the systolic phase during blood pressure measurement, which can lead to an underestimation of systolic pressure.
Korotkoff Sounds
The sounds a healthcare provider listens for when measuring blood pressure with a sphygmomanometer and stethoscope.
- Understand the implications of auscultatory gap in blood pressure measurement and its potential effects.
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Rebekah CovertMay 14, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Inflation of the cuff 20 to 30 mm Hg beyond the point at which a palpated pulse disappears will avoid missing an auscultatory gap, which is a period when the Korotkoff sounds disappear during auscultation.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the implications of auscultatory gap in blood pressure measurement and its potential effects.
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