Do you think you should take his blood pressure

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Mr. Jones is 84. He has a diagnosis of high blood pressure (hypertension). When you enter Mr. Wilson's room you find him standing at the side of the bed. He states he is going to go to the bathroom. He reports feeling lightheaded when getting out of bed. He reports he knows he should ask for help but he "had to go bad."

1. Knowing his diagnosis, do you think you should take his blood pressure while he is standing at the side of his bed? Why or why not?

2. You need to determine how safe it is for him to ambulate to the bathroom. What important things would you look for before taking him on a walk? Can you instruct the CNA to complete this task? Why or why not?

3. What steps would you follow to assess Mr. Wilson's BP?

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