Measurement of Blood Pressure Research Paper 2022

Running head: MEASUREMENT OF BLOOD PRESSURE 1
Measurement of blood pressure
Student’s name
Institutional affiliation
Due date

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Table of Contents
Introduction..........................................................................................................................2
Description...........................................................................................................................2
Feelings................................................................................................................................3
Evaluation............................................................................................................................3
Analysis...............................................................................................................................4
Conclusions..........................................................................................................................5
Action plan...........................................................................................................................5
Conclusion...........................................................................................................................6
References............................................................................................................................6

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Introduction
Blood pressure (BP) is one of the vital signs that nurses have to take from patients on a
daily basis. Blood pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury (mm/hg) and its values are
measured using two values which is the systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Extremely high or
low values of blood pressure is a sign of illness and it is therefore necessary for nurses and
midwives to learn how to conduct it, record, analyze and interpret such results. This paper is a
reflective piece based on the units learning of how to measure blood pressure.
Description
The unit on blood measurement was well delivered with full participation and
collaboration among my colleagues and the lecturer. We were taught different sub topics such as
blood circulation, cardiac diseases and blood pressure in order to prepare us for the topic. The
learning materials were also present which were necessary to teach on the different ways through
which blood pressure is measured. Just us we expected, we worked in groups and we took turns
in measuring each other’s blood pressure. For most of us, this was the first time to use a
sphygmomanometer which made most of us look excited. We were instructed to take readings on
the arm between the elbow and the shoulder. We were also taught different sources of errors that
might cause inaccurate readings and how to minimize such errors. By the end of the exercise,
most of my colleagues were able to take accurate readings.
Feelings
It was a wonderful feeling to get to understand how to accurately measure blood pressure
and to interpret the results. While conducting the exercise, I felt a bit nervous at first which made
me record a higher reading. However, after repeated tests, I was able to stabilize and record