The unregulated care provider is measuring vital signs and reports that a patient's blood pressure is abnormally low.What should the nurse do?

A) Have the unregulated care provider retake the blood pressure.
B) Ignore the report and have it rechecked at the next scheduled time.
C) Retake the blood pressure herself and assess the patient's condition.
D) Have the unregulated care provider assess the patient's other vital signs.

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Marcie Zafra · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  The unregulated care provider should report abnormalities to the nurse,who should further assess the patient.The unregulated care provider should not remeasure the blood pressure or other vital signs because the nurse needs to assess the patient.The report cannot be ignored.Assessment must be done by the nurse.

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