Abstract
Accurate and precise BP measurements are crucial to clinical decision-making and interventions as healthcare professionals aim to prevent complications from hypertension, yet the literature provides no gold standard for measuring BP. This article discusses the additional research necessary to develop best practices and improve patient outcomes.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 47-50 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Nursing |
| Volume | 51 |
| Issue number | 7 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jul 1 2021 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- BP
- BP measurements
- accuracy
- blood pressure
- blood pressure measurements
- gold standard
- high blood pressure
- hypertension
- precision
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Emergency
- Assessment and Diagnosis
- Critical Care
- Advanced and Specialized Nursing
- LPN and LVN