A client has been treated for hypertension.
What blood pressure reading indicates to the nurse that the treatment is effective?

The nurse should respect the client’s privacy and confidentiality by not discussing the client’s condition in a crowded elevator, even with the health care provider. The nurse should suggest a more private area to have the conversation.

Choice A is wrong because it shows a lack of professionalism and accountability. The nurse should be able to provide a brief update on the client’s status to the health care provider, even if the nurse is off duty.

Choice B is wrong because it implies that the healthcare provider does not have the right to access the client’s information, which is not true. The health care provider is part of the health care team and has a legitimate need to know the client’s condition.

Choice D is wrong because it violates the client’s privacy and confidentiality by disclosing sensitive information in front of other people. The nurse should not share any details about the client’s condition or treatment without the client’s consent or unless it is necessary for the client’s care.

The popliteal artery is a major blood vessel that runs behind the knee and supplies blood to the lower leg. Sitting with knees crossed can compress this artery and reduce blood flow to the leg.

This can cause numbness, tingling, or pain in the leg. It can also increase the risk of blood clots or varicose veins.

Choice A is wrong because sitting with knees crossed does not decrease the risk of skin breakdown behind the knee. In fact, it may increase the risk by causing friction or pressure on the skin.

Choice B is wrong because sitting with knees crossed does not eliminate the pain of arthritis in the lower legs.

Arthritis is a joint inflammation that causes pain, stiffness, and swelling. Sitting with knees crossed can worsen these symptoms by putting more stress on the knee joints.

Choice D is wrong because sitting with knees crossed does not avoid irritation of the knee joints.

On the contrary, it can cause irritation by overstretching the knee ligaments and muscles