A nurse is measuring the BP of a client. The client asks what the ...

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A nurse is measuring the BP of a client. The client asks what the BP measures. What is the best response by the nurse about the measurement of BP?
 
  A) Pressure of blood within the veins
  B) Pressure of blood within the arteries
  C) Pressure of blood within the heart
  D) Pressure of blood within the lungs

Question 2

A college professor seen 6 months after prostate surgery tells the nurse about getting two holes in one at the local golf course in 3 months. The professor is thrilled to be involved in activities that are important in his personal life.
 
  Based on Maslow hierarchy of needs, which need is of highest priority for this individual that the nurse needs to communicate in the client chart? A) Need for shelter and freedom from harm and danger
  B) Need for affection, feeling of belonging, and meaningful relations with others
  C) Need to be well thought of by oneself as well as by others
  D) Need to be self-fulfilled, learn, create, understand, and experience one's potential

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Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback:
When measuring BP, the systolic (contraction) pressure and the diastolic (relaxation) pressure of the blood within the arteries are recorded. The pressure of blood within the veins, within the heart, or within the lungs is not recorded for measuring BP.

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
The lowest level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs must be met before achieving higher levels of needs. In this case, the lowest level of need that has to be addressed first is the need for shelter and freedom from harm and danger before being able to fulfill love, affection, belonging, self-esteem, or self-actualization needs.