NUR 3066C Health Assessment Chapter 5 Vital Signs and General Survey Questions and Answers

Pulse pressure equation ~ systolic pressure - diastolic pressure lowest body temp ~ early morning Which of the following would the nurse need to keep in mind when assessing the blood pressure of a client who is receiving anticoagulant therapy? ~ The blood viscosity would be thinner, causing the blood pressure to decrease. The nurse is applying the blood pressure cuff on a client's arm. Which action would be most appropriate? ~ The cuff is placed about 1 inch above the antecubital area. Placed so that the midline of the bladder is over the arterial pulsation, the cuff is wrapped smoothing and snugly around the upper arm 1 inch above the antecubital space, so that there is enough room to place the bell of the stethoscope. The bladder cuff should encircle 80% of the arm circumference in adults. Stage 1 hypertension ~ 140-159/90-99 Stage 2 hypertensio