Blood pressure
Topic: Fundamentals
The force of blood against arterial walls, measured in mmHg and written as systolic/diastolic. For an accurate reading, choose a cuff sized to the arm circumference, let the client rest for a few minutes and support the arm at heart level. A cuff that is too small reads falsely high; one that is too large reads falsely low.
- Also known as:
- BP
- In Turkish:
- Kan basıncı
What does Blood pressure mean?
Blood pressure is part of the Fundamentals topic in nursing. Students meet it in class, on clinical placements and while preparing for exams.
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