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    Taking Blood Pressure

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    Thank the client for their cooperation. Explain the meaning of the readings and answer any questions they may have. Document the procedure and results in the medical record according to agency policy.

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    TAKING BLOOD PRESSURE

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    Thank the client for their cooperation. Explain the meaning of the readings and answer any questions they may have. Document the procedure and results in the medical record according to agency policy.

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    Taking Blood Pressure

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    April Iren Claire Balabala
    Thank the client for their cooperation. Explain the meaning of the readings and answer any questions they may have. Document the procedure and results in the medical record according to agency policy.

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    TAKING BLOOD PRESSURE

    DEFINITION:
     It is the measurement of the blood pressure with a mercury manometer using the
    brachial artery.

    PURPOSE:
    1. To determine the condition of the patient in so far as it is revealed by the diastolic,
    systolic and pulse pressure.
    2. To aid in diagnosis.

    SPECIAL CONSIDERATION:
    1. Keep the patient physically or emotionally quiet because excitement or exercises can
    increase the blood pressure.
    2. Use either arm in taking blood pressure, but in repeated readings, use the same arms
    each time.
    3. If blood pressure is to be repeated, allow 20-30 seconds or more for the circulation to
    return to normal. Make sure that the cuff is completely deflated.
    4. Be sure the blood pressure cuff is in proper place before inflating it again if it is left on
    the persons arm between readings. A cuff not properly place affects blood pressure
    readings.
    5. Do not leave an inflated cuff in place for a period of time because it can cause
    circulatory problems.
    6. It the brachial artery cannot be use the popliteal artery behind the knee as first
    alternative.

    Materials:
    ● Sphygmomanometer
    ● Stethoscope

    PROCEDURE RATIONALE 1 2 3 4 5
    1.Have the patient extend his arms; support it
    up on bed or table at the level of the heart
    and with palm upward.
    2.Position yourself so that the meniscus of
    mercury can be read at eye level and no
    more than three feet away from the
    manometer.
    3.Apply cuff around the arm one inch. Above
    the antecubital fossa/space.
    4.Wrap the deflated cuff evenly around the
    upper arm. Locate the brachial artery. Apply
    the center of the bladder directly over the
    artery.
    5.If this is the client’s initial examination,
    perform a preliminary palpatory
    determination of systolic pressure.
    6.Palpate the brachial artery with the
    fingertips.
    7.Close the valve on the pump by turning the
    knob clockwise.
    8.Pump up the cuff until you no longer feel the
    brachial pulse. At that pressure, the blood
    cannot flow through the artery. Note the
    pressure on the sphygmomanometer at
    which pulse is no longer felt.
    9.Release the pressure completely in the cuff,
    and wait one to two minutes before making
    further measurements.
    10.Place the stethoscope ear pieces in the cars
    and close the screw on the air pump.
    11.Auscultate the client’s blood pressure.
    Locate brachial by palpating with the
    fingers over the antecubital fossa or in the
    inner aspect of the elbow. Place the
    stethoscope disc firmly but with a little
    pressure as possible over the artery where
    a best was felt. Do not allow the
    stethoscope to touch the clothing or the
    cuff.
    12.Pump air bulb or pump of the manometer
    until the mercury rises about 30mmHg
    above the point at which the radial pulse
    disappear.
    13.Open air valve and replace air at a rate of
    2-3 mmHg per second. Note exact point at
    which first sound is heard note this figure as
    the systolic pressure.
    14.Continue to release air in the cuff evenly
    and slowly. Observed that sounds first grow
    louder and then fall sharply to a faint
    murmur.Note point at which sound drop
    sharply in volume. Note point which sound
    disappears.
    15.Allow the remaining air to escape
    quickly,remove the cuff. Record the
    readings according to agency policy. Assist
    the patients to a comfortable position.

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