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When assessing the blood pressure of an adult, the best indication of diastolic pressure is:
 
  a. when two distinctive tapping sounds are heard.
  b. when there is a swishing sound.
  c. when the sounds become muffled.
  d. when the sound disappears.

Question 2

Prior to assisting a client to stand on a scale for a daily weight, which of the following should the nurse do?
 
  a. Assist the client to undress
  b. Assist the client to apply a foot covering
  c. Assist the client to put on street clothes
  d. Assist the client to drink fluids


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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


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Reply #2 on: Jul 22, 2018
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