SCENARIO: You are the medical assistant that is working the ‘float nurse’ schedule.Since you are working the float schedule, you see that Ms. Nancy…

Question Answered step-by-step SCENARIO:  You are the medical assistant that is working the “float nurse” schedule. Since you are working the float schedule, you see that Ms. Nancy (5/3/55) is coming in today for a BP (blood pressure) check.  You assist Ms. Nancy into the exam room and have her sit in a chair for 5 minutes before you take her BP. While waiting, Ms. Jones states that she is concerned that her BP is high but has not seen her medical provider to discuss her BP concern. She thought she would just start with a float nurse appointment.  You have obtained a BP reading of 150/94 mm Hg and a P- 68 in the left arm and 160/98mm Hg and a P- 112 in the right arm using the large cuff. Ms. Jones asked if she could get her Wt done after her BP readings. Ms. Nacny weight was 215# with shoes on.  Concerned about Ms. Nancy vital signs that you just obtained, you think it is a good idea to have the patient see her medical provider today.1) document the scenario above only using the SOAP(E) format. NOTE: not all SOAP(E) will be used.2) You are responsible for training new people in the OSHA guidelines for preventing disease transmission when taking vital signs. What important factors should you include? Why?3)  What is the difference between Blood Pressure and Heart Rate? Health Science Science Nursing HEALTH 101 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)