Asked by Bavumile Mbambo on Apr 29, 2024
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Nina Trevez is a 32-year-old patient who is new to your medical office. During the initial patient interview, Ms. Trevez says her appendix was removed when she was 10 years old, she had a complete mastectomy of the left breast 5 years ago, and she has a severe allergy to penicillin. Which of the following actions would you be careful to take while taking Ms. Trevez's vital signs?
A) Include a pain assessment of her abdominal and chest areas
B) Check her blood pressure using the right arm
C) Avoid using an oral thermometer
D) Perform orthostatic vital signs
E) Wear a mask to prevent transmission of bacterial diseases
Mastectomy
A surgical procedure involving the removal of one or both breasts, partially or completely, often to treat or prevent breast cancer.
Penicillin
A group of antibiotics derived from Penicillium fungi, used to treat bacterial infections by inhibiting cell wall synthesis.
Orthostatic Vital Signs
Measurements of blood pressure and heart rate taken in different positions (lying, sitting, standing) to assess how the cardiovascular system responds to changes in body position.
- Understand the importance of accurate patient history including allergies and prior surgeries.
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Zybrea KnightMay 04, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Given Ms. Trevez's medical history, particularly her complete mastectomy of the left breast, it is advisable to check her blood pressure using the right arm to avoid complications or inaccuracies that might arise from measuring blood pressure on the side of a mastectomy.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the importance of accurate patient history including allergies and prior surgeries.