While Positioning the Patient for a Routine Blood Pressure Check

question 24

Multiple Choice

While positioning the patient for a routine blood pressure check, the patient asks the nurse why a support was placed under the arm before the BP cuff was applied.Which response by the nurse is most accurate?

• A) "This method prevents any problems in obtaining an accurate reading."
• B) "This method helps the arm relax so the reading will be correct."
• C) "I want you to be as comfortable as possible during this time."
• D) "Just sit back and relax and let me get this reading right now."

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