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99211 is a nurse visit code. It is used for blood pressure checks and weight checks. It may also be used when a patient has blood tested or has a urine dip and the a Physician's involvement is necessary.
To test you before the doctor comes
Checking carotid
Usually, a nurse does that. Medical receptionists can also do that though.
urinary urgency
To find a blood pressure montor you can go to a pharmaprix or jean-coutu. You can also visit www.bloodpressureuk.org, www.walgreens.com. The prices are reasonable for what you get.
Temperature, blood pressure, pulse, dressing wounds & administering medication.
blood pressure,pulse,breathihg,spo2
It is safe, in fact, when you go to hospital and about to give birth, they will check your blood pressure regularly. In addional, if they give you any kind of medication nurse will check the blood pressure like every 10 mins.
A blood pressure meter and a thermometer are some of the things that should be in a general ward in hospital for the nurse to use.
Stethascope, syringe, blood pressure cuff, thermometer
A nurse may administer blood pressure medication without a doctor's order in emergency situations where a patient's blood pressure is dangerously high and poses an immediate risk to their health. In such cases, the nurse should follow established protocols and guidelines, often in accordance with standing orders or institutional policies. Additionally, clear communication with the healthcare team is essential to ensure appropriate follow-up care. However, this action should be taken cautiously and only when the nurse is trained and authorized to do so.