As a student radiographer, you are exposed to many different situations in the health care field....
As a student radiographer, you are exposed to many different situations in the health care field. On this particular day, you were asked to observe in intervential radiography. The technologist has asked if you could assist with the preprocedural vital signs on Mr. Hawkins. Eager to be a part of the team, you take Mr. Hawkins to the area where vital signs are taken. As you try to carry on a light conversation and outwardly attempt to seem confident, you take his radial pulse, respi- rations, and blood pressure. You notice that the blood pressure seems high, but not knowing Mr. Hawkins’ average values, you continue with the preprocedural workup. As you bring the patient back into the angio suite, he asks you what his blood pressure reading was because he was so nervous about having this procedure.
1. Should you report your suspicion about a high blood pressure to someone? Why or why not?
2. Should you tell Mr. Hawkins what his blood pressure reading is? Why or why not?
3. How will you find out what Mr. Hawkins normal blood pressure is?
4. What should be done as a follow-up to this preprocedural assessment?
5. What can be done to help alleviate Mr. Hawkins anxiety?
6. Explain what should be done during the procedure to assure Mr. Ha
Homework Answers
1. yes, i will report to the doctor regarding his high blood pressure. Because uncontrolled blood pressure can complicate the procedure.
2. No, i will not reveal his blood pressure . This may make him more anxious.
3. Explain Mr. Hawkins about the procedure and make him comfortable and relax. This will reduce his anxiety level . Repeat the blood pressure after an hour.
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