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Vital Signs & Reporting

Elevated Blood Pressure · L1

Fundamental concept

How CNAs measure vitals accurately and escalate abnormal findings.

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Scenario

You measure Mr. Torres's blood pressure: 188/102 mmHg. He denies headache or chest pain but appears anxious.

You measure Mr. Torres's blood pressure: 188/102 mmHg. He denies headache or chest pain but appears anxious.

What should you do first?