The Nursing Assistant Is Caring for a Client After a Right

Multiple Choice

The nursing assistant is caring for a client after a right mastectomy and prepares to take their blood pressure (BP) . What action should the nursing assistant take?

A) Place the cuff above the right upper arm resting at heart level.
B) Determine the BP on the left side using a wrist cuff.
C) Notify the nurse because there is an IV in the left forearm.
D) Apply the cuff above the left upper arm loosely and take the BP.