HESI HEALTH ASSESSMENT 2026-2027 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 262pages

The nurse is caring for a patient with chronic lower back pain. The nurse knows that the most reliable indicator of pain in this client is: The patient is reporting "6/10" pain. The patient is refusing to get out of bed. The patient is refusing to eat breakfast. The patient's heart rate is 90 beats per minute. A Which of the following actions should the nurse take to ensure an accurate blood pressure (BP) reading? Ensure the width of the BP cuff is equal to 80% of the arm circumference. Ensure the client's back is supported and feet are flat on the ground. Take two BP readings 20 seconds apart.