The nurse delegates the measurement of vital signs on three clients to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP).The nurse evaluates the UAP's performance and notes that blood pressure is measured on a client by having the client hold the arm hanging over the side of the bed.Which is the priority action by the nurse?

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The best choice in this situation is to instruct the UAP that blood pressure should be measured with the artery at or above the level of the heart, and demonstrate the correct technique. This will help prevent potential harm to the client and ensure accurate measurements. Commending the UAP for following improper procedure or yelling at them will not address the issue and could lead to further mistakes. Informing the charge nurse is important but not the priority in this situation. The priority is to correct the error as soon as possible.

The Nurse Delegates the Measurement of Vital Signs on Three