65. While the nurse was checking the BP of the client, the wife
was intently observing the nurse. The wife asks the nurse
how to ensure accurate measurement of BP reading. Identify
all the nurse mentioned that will ensure accurate BP reading.
1. Taking the BP 15 minutes after intake of
antihypertensive drug
2. Measuring the BP after the client has been
seated for 5 minutes
3. Seating the client with arm bared supported and
at the heart level
4. Using the cuff with rubber bladder that encircles
at least 80% of the arm
5. Gauges of BP apparatus should be calibrated
every 8 hours
6. The client should rest quietly for 5 minutes
before reading and can talk while BP is being
checked
was intently observing the nurse. The wife asks the nurse
how to ensure accurate measurement of BP reading. Identify
all the nurse mentioned that will ensure accurate BP reading.
1. Taking the BP 15 minutes after intake of
antihypertensive drug
2. Measuring the BP after the client has been
seated for 5 minutes
3. Seating the client with arm bared supported and
at the heart level
4. Using the cuff with rubber bladder that encircles
at least 80% of the arm
5. Gauges of BP apparatus should be calibrated
every 8 hours
6. The client should rest quietly for 5 minutes
before reading and can talk while BP is being
checked