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Hesi Fundamentals Practice Test

Question Number 9

The nurse observes an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) taking a client's blood pressure with a cuff that is too small, but the blood pressure reading obtained is within the client's usual range. What action is most important for the nurse to implement?

A. Tell the UAP to use a larger cuff at the next scheduled assessment.

B. Reassess the client's blood pressure using a larger cuff.

C. Have the unit educator review this procedure with the UAPs.

D. Teach the UAP the correct technique for assessing blood pressure.

✔ Correct Answer:

B. Reassess the client's blood pressure using a larger cuff.

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