The nurse is providing care to a client being treated for a hypertensive emergency. Which of the following would be appropriate for the nurse to do?
A) Take a blood pressure every 30 minutes.
B) Alternate the arms for assessing the blood pressure and pulse.
C) Continuously monitor the client's status.
D) Measure the pulse rate every hour.
Ans: C
Feedback:
When the patient has severe hypertension, does not have the expected response to drug therapy, or is critically ill, continuous monitoring is performed. The blood pressure should be taken in the same arm and same position each time.
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