When assessing a client's blood pressure, the nurse will use which artery?
1. Brachial
2. Femoral
3. Radial
4. Ulnar
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: The brachial is the most common artery used to assess a blood pressure reading because it is the most accessible.
Rationale 2: The femoral is not as accessible as the brachial.
Rationale 3: The radial could be used but it is not as accurate as the brachial artery.
Rationale 4: The ulnar could be used but it is not as accurate as the brachial artery.
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