Vital signs measurement

Vital signs measurement ( 8 Questions)

A client brings their 4-year-old child to the clinic for a check-up. The nurse needs to measure the child's blood pressure. Which cuff size should the nurse select?


Correct Answer: B

A. Incorrect. A cuff that covers only 50% of the upper arm circumference may be too small and lead to falsely elevated blood pressure readings.

B. Correct. Selecting a cuff that covers approximately 75% of the upper arm circumference is recommended for accurate blood pressure measurement in children. This ensures proper fit and accurate readings.

C. Incorrect. Using a cuff that covers 100% of the upper arm circumference may be too large, resulting in falsely low blood pressure readings.

D. Incorrect. A cuff that covers 125% of the upper arm circumference is overly large and not appropriate for accurate blood pressure measurement.




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