One of your measurements yields a reading during physical assessment that seems very doubtful,considering the patient's general condition.If you are still in doubt about the data after rechecking,your best option is to

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Always verify assessment data that are extreme.Double-check the findings.If there is still doubt,ask another qualified nurse to assess the measurement and confirm the reading.If several qualified nurses obtain the same results using the same instrument,then consider that the problem may be the instrument.A different machine may need to be obtained.If the initial reading is extreme,it would be inappropriate to record it.Option "c" is also not an appropriate nursing action.

One of Your Measurements Yields a Reading During Physical Assessment