Covert 102.5 Fahrenheit to C

(round to tenths)

A. The nurse should review the patient's vital signs as soon as they are done. Even though vital signs can be delegated, the nurse retains accountability for assessing the data, interpreting abnormalities, and determining if further action is needed.
B. The nurse assistant should not be responsible for obtaining vital signs. Nurse assistants can take vital signs if they are properly trained and it is within their scope of practice. However, the nurse remains responsible for interpreting and acting on the results.
C. The nurse is not responsible if the nurse assistant fails to obtain the vital signs. The nurse remains accountable for delegated tasks and must ensure they are completed correctly.
D. The nurse assistant should determine if the patient's vital signs are abnormal. Nurse assistants can report abnormal findings, but they are not responsible for interpreting results or making clinical decisions—this is the nurse’s responsibility.

A. "The top number is the systolic blood pressure and reflects the pressure on the arteries when the heart contracts." The systolic pressure (118 mmHg) represents the force exerted on the arterial walls when the heart contracts and pumps blood.
B. "The numbers are within normal range and nothing to worry about." While 118/82 mmHg is within the normal range, this response does not explain what the numbers mean, which was the patient’s question.
C. "The concept of blood pressure is difficult to understand. The main thing to be concerned about is the top number, or systolic blood pressure." While the systolic pressure is important, the diastolic pressure is also crucial for assessing cardiovascular health. This response also discourages patient education.
D. "The bottom number is the diastolic pressure and reflects the stroke volume of the heart." Diastolic pressure (82 mmHg) represents the pressure in the arteries when the heart is at rest, not stroke volume, which refers to the amount of blood ejected per heartbeat.