The nurse appropriately instructs trained ancillary personnel to use a

The nurse appropriately instructs trained ancillary personnel to use an electronic blood pressure cuff to take the blood pressure of which of the following clients?

1. A 25-year-old who was admitted for alcohol detoxification
2. A 69-year-old diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease 5 years ago
3. A 57-year-old placed on antihypertensive medication therapy 2 months ago
4. An 80-year-old client whose systolic BP is routinely assessed in the high 80s

ANSWER

ANS: 1
Blood pressure less than 90 mm Hg systolic, irregular heart rate, peripheral vascular obstruction (e.g., clots, narrowed vessels), shivering, seizures, excessive tremors, and inability to cooperate are reasons to avoid using an electronic BP monitor. The answer reflects the client whose BP is most stable and best assessable via electronic BP monitor.