ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Assessment Exam Midterm Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A client has arrived at the clinic for a routine physical examination. Prior to assessing the client's blood pressure, what should the nurse do?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Ask the client to sit quietly in a chair for 5 minutes. This is important to ensure that the client is calm and relaxed, as stress or physical activity can temporarily raise blood pressure readings. Positioning the arm below waist level (
A) can actually affect blood pressure readings. Palpating the radial artery (
B) is not necessary prior to measuring blood pressure. Making sure the arm is covered with clothing (
D) is not a crucial step in preparing for blood pressure measurement.
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