Which action by the nurse is appropriate when selecting a cuff to accurately assess blood pressure (BP) on a child?
1. Select based on the label—infant, child, adult.
2. Select based on a bladder that covers two thirds of the upper arm and wraps around at least 80% of the arm circumference.
3. Select based on availability.
4. Select based on a bladder that covers one fourth of the arm circumference and 50% of the upper arm.
2
Explanation:
1. While the label may provide guidance for selecting a BP cuff, this action is not appropriate.
2. This is an accurate measurement to determine cuff size.
3. BP readings will be inaccurately high or low based on whether the cuff is too large or too small.
4. This is incorrect and will result in a cuff that is too small.
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