Blood pressure Teaching 2475
SN instructed patient and caregiver about Blood pressure. To check the blood pressure manually, sit in a relaxed position with the arm at rest on a table. Secure the cuff on the bicep, follow the machine instructions for starting the reading. If you move suddenly or are startled during the test, you should wait approximately 5 minutes before attempting to test again. Both parties verbalized understanding.
Reviewed October 2019
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
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