Question

A client's blood pressure reading has been trending in the 160/90 range. The client's current blood pressure reading is 120/70. Which could be a possible reason for this change?

A. The cuff used to measure blood pressure was too large
B. The client has been refusing his beta blocker medication for 2 days
C. The client was arguing on the phone just prior to the assessment
D. The blood pressure measurement was taken on the client's leg

Answer 1

Refusing beta blocker medication for 2 days could be the possible reason for the change in blood pressure.

Step-by-step explanation:

A possible reason for the change in blood pressure from a trend of 160/90 to a current reading of 120/70 could be that the client has been refusing their beta blocker medication for 2 days (option B). Beta blockers are a type of medication that can help lower blood pressure. By not taking the medication, the client's blood pressure may have increased. This can explain the decrease in blood pressure when compared to the higher readings.