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erika

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A detailed history and assessment of a 59-year-old male patient lead the nurse to suspect that the patient may have masked hypertension. A patient who has masked hypertension:
 
  A) Lacks the characteristic risk factors associated with hypertension
  B) Has occasional spikes in blood pressure (BP) but lacks the high serial BP readings necessary for a diagnosis
  C) Tends to have normotensive BP during health assessments and high BP at other times
  D) Has signs and symptoms of hypertension but is unwilling to engage in the treatment process

Question 2

As part of a patient's admission assessment, the nurse has assessed the patient's blood pressure (BP) and achieved a reading of 133/78 . What physiological factors contribute to the patient's blood pressure reading?
 
  A) Cardiac output multiplied by peripheral vascular resistance
  B) The differences between preload and afterload during systole and diastole
  C) Stroke volume multiplied by total vascular space
  D) Heart rate multiplied by mean heart contractility



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amanda_14

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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A




erika

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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