When Reaching Over the Side Rails to Take a Client's

question 15

Multiple Choice

When reaching over the side rails to take a client's blood pressure,he draws back.To promote effective communication,the nurse should first:

• A) Tell the client that the blood pressure can be taken at a later time
• B) Rotate the nurses who are assigned to take the client's blood pressure
• C) Continue to perform the blood pressure assessment quickly and quietly
• D) Apologize for startling the client and explain the need for touching the client

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