All Army property, except real property, is classified for property accountability as what? Expendable, Durable, or Nonexpendable What are the five types of responsibility?
For patients who typically have blood pressure that is in the normal range it can be very alarming to see high blood pressure readings during the recovery after surgery. While this can be alarming, you should be aware that changes in blood pressureâoften high readings but sometimes lowâare not uncommon after having surgery.
Tell the patient that the blood pressure readings will take a few minutes and they will feel the cuff tighten and then deflate. Gather the equipment and make sure they are in working order. Position the arm. Place their arm on a table or desk to take the blood pressure. Place cuff above the elbow.Make sure the cuff is one inch above the elbow and fit the arm tightly and snugly. You should be able to put one finger under the cuff for tightness. Place the stethoscope earpieces into your ears.ypertension is when you have high blood pressure. The readings would indicate 140/90 or more. High blood pressure is very serious as you could have a stroke, heart attack or kidney problems. Hypotension is low blood pressure. When you begin to go too far below 120/80, which is normal, it is considered hypotension.