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dmcintosh · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

As the nurse assesses a client's blood pressure, he or she understands that blood pressure is a result of:(Select all that apply) Standard Text: Select all that apply.

1. The volume of blood pumped into the arteries by the heart
2. The volume of blood pumped into the veins by the heart
3. The compliance of the veins
4. The size of the arterioles
5. The thickness of the blood

Question 2

The nurse is selecting a peripheral infusion device for insertion. The scalp vein needle is most appropriate for: Standard Text: Select all that apply.

1. Single-dose therapy.
2. Delivery of blood.
3. Long-term peripheral IV therapy.
4. Transplant clients.
5. Clients allergic to nylon or Teflon.

isabelt_18 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1,4,5
Rationale: Cardiac output is the

Answer to Question 2

1,5
Rationale: Scalp vein needles are used for short-term therapy, such as single-dose therapy.