RN Exam Practice
Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 2191 of 2368

A client has lymphedema of the right arm after lymph node removal. Where should the nurse measure the client's blood pressure?

  1. On the left arm
  2. On the right arm
  3. On the right arm after elevating it
  4. On the right arm with a smaller cuff
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Correct answer: On the left arm

Blood pressure should not be taken on an extremity with lymphedema.

Source: Nursing Skills, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Integumentary Assessment: Lymphedema. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Safety and Infection Control"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026