Author Question: Which factors could influence blood pressure measurement? Select all that apply. 1. Age 2. ... (Read 47 times)

Brittanyd9008 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

Which factors could influence blood pressure measurement? Select all that apply.

1. Age
2. Height
3. Sex
4. Race
5. Obesity

Question 2

The nurse assists a health care provider with the collection of cerebrospinal fluid via a lumbar puncture. Which would not be included in the nurse's documentation of this procedure?

1. Specimen collection and disposition
2. Health care provider's contamination of first needle, requiring the nurse to obtain a second needle
3. Client response during and after the procedure
4. Sterile technique followed throughout the collection process

Kaytorgator · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1,3,4,5

Systolic and diastolic pressures rise gradually with age until adulthood, and then again in the elderly. Height does not have an impact on blood pressure. Women usually have lower blood pressure than men of the same age. African Americans over 35 tend to have higher blood pressure than European American males of the same age. Obesity predisposes persons to hypertension.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2

There would be no need to document that the first needle was contaminated, requiring a second, because no error was made, the client was not injured in any way, and it could appear to be an error. The nurse should document what specimens were collected and where they were sent, how the client responded both during and after the procedure, and that sterile technique was followed.