The nurse is concerned that there have been significant variations in the documented blood pressure of a number of patients. The nurse feels it is appropriate to review the blood pressure monitoring techniques used by the new staff member who was responsible for taking the blood pressures. How can the nurse best evaluate the nurse’s monitoring technique?

The nurse is concerned that there have been significant variations in the documented blood pressure of a number of patients. The nurse feels it is appropriate to review the blood pressure monitoring techniques used by the new staff member who was responsible for taking the blood pressures. How can the nurse best evaluate the nurse’s monitoring technique?

Curren'S Math For Meds: Dosages & Sol

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305143531

Author:CURREN

Publisher:CURREN

Chapter7: Safe Medication Administration

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 7SST

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