The nurse is preparing to assess blood pressure on the client. When the nurse enters the room, the client is being assisted back to bed by the physical therapist following therapy. The nurse does which of the following?
1. Measures blood pressure quickly so the client can rest.
2. Waits for the therapist to get the client in bed and measure vital signs.
3. Requests permission from the client to measure vital signs.
4. Returns to measure vital signs in 10-15 minutes.
4
Rationale: The client's blood pressure will be elevated after exercise, so the nurse should allow the client to rest and return in 10-15 minutes to measure blood pressure.
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