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A patient has intravenous fluids infusing in the right arm. When taking a BP on the patient, what would the nurse do in this situation?
A. take the BP in the right arm
B. take the BP in the left arm
C. use the smallest possible cuff
D. report inability to take the BP
The Correct Answer is
B The BP should be taken in the arm opposite the one with the infusion.
Reason Explained
B The BP should be taken in the arm opposite the one with the infusion. is correct for A patient has intravenous fluids infusing in the right arm. When taking a BP on the patient, what would the nurse do in this situation?
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