When obtaining a patient's blood pressure using an automatic monitoring device,the nurse notices that the reading is not consistent with previous readings for that patient.What is the priority action by the nurse?
A)Replace the device with a different device and recheck the blood pressure.
B)Take a manual blood pressure measurement in the other arm.
C)Increase the IV drip rate.
D)Decrease the IV drip rate.

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The priority action by the nurse is to take a manual blood pressure measurement in the other arm to compare the readings and ensure accuracy. It is important to rule out any potential device error before considering other interventions, such as IV adjustments.

When Obtaining a Patient's Blood Pressure Using an Automatic Monitoring