The patient calls the health care provider's office after obtaining a reading of 170/88 with a home wrist blood pressure monitor.What is the appropriate recommendation of the nurse?

A) "Take the blood pressure again now using the other wrist."
B) "Take the blood pressure again now with the cuff on your upper arm."
C) "Take the blood pressure again tomorrow and call the office with the result."
D) "Come to the office today to have your blood pressure checked manually."

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Johana Mesgun · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  The patient should be directed to come to the office for a manual blood pressure check.Unusual or unexpected blood pressures obtained with electronic monitors should always be checked manually for accuracy.Checking the blood pressure in the other wrist,taking the blood pressure in the upper arm,or taking the blood pressure the next day are not advisable options.

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