Author Question: You are assessing a client who has the following vital signs: blood pressure 110/68, pulse 80, ... (Read 38 times)

Destiiny22 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

You are assessing a client who has the following vital signs: blood pressure 110/68, pulse 80, respirations 18. You should:

1. have another nurse recheck your findings for accuracy.
2. instruct the client on diet and exercise for high blood pressure.
3. record the vital signs and compare them with previously charted vital signs.
4. report them to the charge nurse and call the doctor for orders.

Question 2

When assessing vital signs, you should:

1. count the apical heart rate for 1 full minute.
2. inflate the blood pressure cuff to 200 mm Hg.
3. take a rectal temperature first and then count the client's respirations.
4. wear gloves when taking an axillary temperature with an electronic thermometer.