The nurse knows that the best time to assess a woman's blood pressure during an initial prenatal visit is:
a. At the end of the examination when she will be the most relaxed.
b. At the beginning of the interview as a nonthreatening method of gaining rapport.
c. During the middle of the physical examination when she is the most comfortable.
d. Before beginning the pelvic examination because her blood pressure will be higher after the pelvic examination.
ANS: A
Assessing the woman's blood pressure at the end of the examination, when it is hoped that she will be most relaxed, is the best time to assess blood pressure. The other options are not correct.
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