Hypertension
Hypertension ( 42 Questions)
A nurse is preparing a client for Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM). Which instruction should the nurse provide to the client regarding this test?
This option is incorrect. While the client should avoid excessive movement during blood pressure measurements, they do not need to remain perfectly still during the entire 24-hour monitoring period of ABPM.
Correct answer. The client can remove the blood pressure cuff briefly for activities like showering or bathing. However, it is essential to reapply the cuff promptly after these activities to ensure continuous monitoring.
This option is incorrect. Mild physical activities, such as walking, are generally allowed during ABPM, but strenuous exercise should be avoided.
This option is incorrect. The client is not required to record daily activities and symptoms during the 24-hour monitoring period for ABPM. Instead, the device automatically records blood pressure readings at regular intervals throughout the day and night.
A) This option is incorrect. While the client should avoid excessive movement during blood pressure measurements, they do not need to remain perfectly still during the entire 24-hour monitoring period of ABPM.
B) Correct answer. The client can remove the blood pressure cuff briefly for activities like showering or bathing. However, it is essential to reapply the cuff promptly after these activities to ensure continuous monitoring.
C) This option is incorrect. Mild physical activities, such as walking, are generally allowed during ABPM, but strenuous exercise should be avoided.
D) This option is incorrect. The client is not required to record daily activities and symptoms during the 24-hour monitoring period for ABPM. Instead, the device automatically records blood pressure readings at regular intervals throughout the day and night.