What Should the Medical Assistant Do If She Notes That

Multiple Choice

What should the medical assistant do if she notes that a patient has an elevated BP?

A) Record the first reading for the physician to review.
B) Check the cuff size to make sure it matches the patient's arm.
C) Check the BP reading in both arms.
D) Wait 20 minutes and then recheck the reading.
E) Both B and C should be done.