ATI LPN
ATI LPN Fundamentals Exam IV Questions
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Question 1 of 5
When a nurse obtains an unusually low blood pressure measurement for a client whose blood pressure is generally elevated, she considers the possibility of a problem with her technique. Which of the following sources of error should she consider as a possible cause of the low reading?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Positioning the arm above heart level decreases hydrostatic pressure, leading to an inaccurately low reading, which is a common technical error to consider.
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Question 5 of 5
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