Safety & LegalPregunta 76 de 100
An antihypertensive order says 'hold for systolic BP less than 100.' The resident's BP is 92/58. The aide should:
a.Give the medication anyway
b.Hold the dose and notify the nurse
c.Give a double dose to raise the pressure
d.Recheck in four hours and give then
Explicación
A systolic pressure of 92 is below the hold parameter of 100, so the medication is withheld to avoid dangerously low blood pressure and the nurse is notified. Hold parameters protect residents from harmful drops in vital signs.
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