When a blood pressure measurement needs to be repeated to assure an accurate measurement, the nursing assistant will:

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Partially deflating and then reinflating the cuff is uncomfortable for the person and also results in an inaccurate reading. If there is a need to retake a person's blood pressure, the cuff, regardless of its type, should be fully deflated for at least 1 full minute before reinflating it. The nurse does not need to take the blood pressure if the nursing assistant follows the proper procedure for retaking the blood pressure.

When a Blood Pressure Measurement Needs to Be Repeated to Assure