No BP taken before BP meds?? - page 3

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At my facility the process is to take a resident's BP prior to administration of their anti-hypertensives x 7 days when they're first admitted. If the 7 days show they have normal or high BP ranges then it goes to a weekly BP... Read More

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Oct 23, '12 by VANurse2010

In my opinion, having parameters like that in LTC is not appropriate. If they are unstable enough to need it checked daily, then they probably shouldn't be in LTC. Also, 24 is a pretty light load in LTC.
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Oct 23, '12 by paullissa

I usually have to check their pulse before giving lopressor and there is a couple of residents now we have to take their BPs before giving the med. I think it's mandatory now per state regulation so we better get used to it.

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Oct 23, '12 by CapeCodMermaid

State can not override physician orders.
Many of what we think are state 'regulations' are company policies come about as a result of a poor survey.

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