During a routine vital sign assessment, the nurse notes the client's blood pressure is 212/110. Why is this finding particularly significant?
A) It allows the nurse to have a baseline value.
B) It deviates from normal and is significant.
C) It is due to the fact the client is fearful.
D) It is related to a tumor of the adrenal gland.
Ans: B
Feedback:
Vital sign trends that deviate from normal are much more significant than isolated abnormal values.
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