Case Study: Older Adult Client

Now review the documentation for Mr. Turner’s blood pressure. Examine the following examples of documentation. Vitals sign taken on November 7, 20xx in the sitting position. The results were:

• 1050 hrs: BP 160/94,  P 72 (right arm)
• 1058 hrs: BP 156/92,  P70 (right arm)
• 1100 hrs: BP 148/90,  P70 (left arm)
• 1105 hrs: BP 150/86,  P66 (right arm)
• 1107 hrs: BP 144/84,  P68 (right arm)
• 1109 hrs: BP 156/82,  P62 (right arm)