What distance above the antecubital fossa does the nurse position a blood pressure cuff correctly when using the brachial artery?
1. 1 inch
2. inch
3. inch
4. 2 inches
3
3. The nurse positions the blood pressure cuff inch above the antecubital fossa when using the brachial artery.
1, 2, and 4. The remaining options are not suitable for cuff placement when using the brachial artery.
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Patient I get discouraged when I realize I've been struggling with my problems for over a year. Nurse: Yes you have, but many people take even longer to resolve their issues. You shouldn't be so hard on yourself. a. The nurse has responded ineffectively to the patient's concerns. b. The patient is expressing lack of willingness to collaborate with the nurse. c. The patient is offering the opportunity for the nurse to revise the plan of care. d. The nurse is using techniques that are consistent with the evaluation step of the nursing process.