First-degree heart block in a stable patient requires no intervention. The nurse must establish whether the patient is hemodynamically stable. Measuring blood pressure can establish that the patient is stable. Which manipulation should be carried out by the nurse to confirm the patients stability?
Measure blood pressure in each arm separately
Measure apical and radial pulses for a full minute
Measure blood pressure in the lying and sitting positions
All above mentioned
Perform pulse oximetry testing in the upper and lower extremities