HESI RN
Nightdale College HESI Exam Fundamental of Nursing Exam 1 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
While assessing a client’s blood pressure using an aneroid sphygmomanometer, the nurse inflates the cuff to an initial reading of 160 mm Hg. Upon release of the air valve, the nurse immediately hears loud Korotkoff sounds. Which action should the nurse implement next?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Reinflating higher avoids the auscultatory gap for accurate measurement.
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