A Patient Seeking Medical Attention for "Buzzing in the Ears

question 10

Multiple Choice

A patient seeking medical attention for "buzzing in the ears" asks why the blood pressure is being measured.How should the nurse respond to this patient?

• A) "Blood pressure measurement is done on every patient."
• B) "The ear buzzing means your blood vessels are constricted."
• C) "Elevated blood pressure makes the buzzing more noticeable."
• D) "The blood pressure is used to determine what medication you will need."

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