A nurse is about to assess a patients BP while the patient is out of bed in the chair. Which of the following should be considered in relation to patient position?
A. The patients arm should rest on the arm of the chair.
B. The patient should hold the arm even with the fourth intercostal space.
C. BP should not be taken while the patient is upright.
D. Th nurse should support the arm even with the fourth intercostal space.
Ans: D. Th nurse should support the arm even with the fourth intercostal space.
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