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swpotter12

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on: Jul 11, 2018
The home health nurse is preparing to educate a patient regarding electronic self-blood pressure measurement. What information should the nurse provide regarding this procedure? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Expect precise values
  b. Proper measurement techniques are necessary
  c. Cuff fits over clothing
  d. Stethoscope is not required
  e. Recalibration is not necessary

Question 2

When assessing factors that may influence the patient's pulse rate, what should the nurse take into consideration? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Age
  b. Sex
  c. Emotion
  d. Temperature
  e. Religion


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Mholman93

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B, C, D
Self-blood pressure monitoring requires proper measurement techniques, cuff is made to fit over clothing, and stethoscopes are not required. Values may be inaccurate and recalibration is necessary at least once a year.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C, D
All the options listed can affect the pulse rate except religion.


swpotter12

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

sultana.d

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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