A student is late for his appointment and has rushed across campus to the health clinic.The nurse should:
A) Allow 5 minutes for him to relax and rest before checking his vital signs.
B) Check the blood pressure in both arms, expecting a difference in the readings because of his recent exercise.
C) Immediately monitor his vital signs on his arrival at the clinic and then 5 minutes later, recording any differences.
D) Check blood pressure with the student in the supine position, which will allow him to relax and will help obtain a more accurate reading.
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