Hypertension
Hypertension ( 42 Questions)
A client asks the nurse about the difference between an electrocardiogram (ECG) and Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM). How should the nurse respond?
This option is incorrect. An ECG records the heart's electrical activity, not blood pressure. ABPM is used to continuously monitor blood pressure for 24 hours.
Correct answer. An ECG measures the heart's electrical activity by recording the electrical signals generated during each heartbeat. On the other hand, ABPM monitors blood pressure over a 24-hour period to assess blood pressure variations during different activities and times of day.
This option is incorrect. While both ECG and ABPM record physiological data over 24 hours, an ECG focuses on the heart's electrical activity, while ABPM is specifically for blood pressure monitoring.
This option is incorrect. An ECG is used to assess the heart's electrical activity, regardless of exercise. ABPM, as previously explained, monitors blood pressure continuously over 24 hours, including during periods of rest and activity.
A) This option is incorrect. An ECG records the heart's electrical activity, not blood pressure. ABPM is used to continuously monitor blood pressure for 24 hours.
B) Correct answer. An ECG measures the heart's electrical activity by recording the electrical signals generated during each heartbeat. On the other hand, ABPM monitors blood pressure over a 24-hour period to assess blood pressure variations during different activities and times of day.
C) This option is incorrect. While both ECG and ABPM record physiological data over 24 hours, an ECG focuses on the heart's electrical activity, while ABPM is specifically for blood pressure monitoring.
D) This option is incorrect. An ECG is used to assess the heart's electrical activity, regardless of exercise. ABPM, as previously explained, monitors blood pressure continuously over 24 hours, including during periods of rest and activity.