Management of CareQuestion 222 of 2368

Which finding should the nurse report to the provider for an adult client with no specified blood pressure parameters?

  1. Weight change of 0.5 kg over 24 hours
  2. Blood pressure of 94/56 mm Hg
  3. Capillary refill of 2 seconds
  4. Urine output of 50 mL/hour
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Correct answer: Blood pressure of 94/56 mm Hg

Systolic pressure below 100 mm Hg in adults should be reported unless other parameters are given. The other findings are expected.

Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Fluids and Electrolytes: Objective Assessment. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026