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corkyiscool3328

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During an examination of a child, the nurse considers that physical growth is the best index of a child's:
 
  a. General health.
  b. Genetic makeup.
  c. Nutritional status.
  d. Activity and exercise patterns.

Question 2

A patient's weekly blood pressure readings for 2 months have ranged between 124/84 mm Hg and 136/88 mm Hg, with an average reading of 126/86 mm Hg. The nurse knows that this blood pressure falls within which blood pressure category?
 
  a. Normal blood pressure
  b. Prehypertension
  c. Stage 1 hypertension
  d. Stage 2 hypertension


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Carliemb17

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Physical growth is the best index of a child's general health; recording the child's height and weight helps determine normal growth patterns.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
According to the Seventh Report of the Joint National Committee (JNC 7) guidelines, prehypertension blood pressure readings are systolic readings of 120 to 139 mm Hg or diastolic readings of 50 to 89 mm Hg.


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Wow, this really help

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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