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In a patient experiencing shock, it is common to observe a low blood pressure reading, often characterized by hypotension. Systolic blood pressure may drop below 90 mmHg, while diastolic pressure can also be reduced, leading to a narrowed pulse pressure. Additionally, heart rate may be elevated as the body attempts to compensate for reduced blood flow and oxygen delivery to vital organs.
What else can I help you with?
What does it means to take a baseline reading?
this means that a blood pressure reading taken previously when the patient was not ill is used as that patients normal measurement.
Which measurement is a reading from a sphygmomanometer?
A sphygmomanometer is a device used to measure blood pressure. A more common name for this device is a blood pressure meter.
When obtaining a patient's blood pressure the patient arm should be?
Resting at or just below the level of the heart. If raised higher in the air, it will affect the BP reading.
What types of error may be involved in the blood pressure?
Improper positioning of the patient can effect blood pressure readings. The patient should be sitting upright with elbow slightly bent, resting the arm on a surface that is level with the heart. This will give you the most accurate reading.
Why shouldn't you tell a patient their blood pressure reading?
Because if their BP is too high, they will start to stress out about it, and if it is too low, they will start to worry.
What blood pressure reading do you use when taking your blood pressure?
149 psi
Blood pressure reading is a reflection of what?
Arterial pressure
Does the blood pressure of a pregnant patient change as a result of pregnancy?
According to the UK National Health Service both hypertension (high blood pressure) andhypotension (low blood pressure) are common conditions in pregnant woman.See related link.
Which artery is used when taking a patient's blood pressure?
if your taking blood pressure in the anticubital area (crease of the elbow) then you would palpate the brachial artery.
What other factors may cause miscellaneous reading of blood pressure?
Blood pressure
Is always ok when do blood pressure number comes out an even?
normal blood pressure reading
What is a normal blood pressure reading?
The normal blood pressure is usually between 120-140 mm Hg (systolic) and 80 - 90 mm Hg (diastolic). Anything higher will be considered as high blood pressure
