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sjones

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on: Jun 25, 2018
What is the pulse pressure for a patient whose blood pressure is 158/96 mm Hg and whose pulse rate is 72 beats per minute?
 
  Anyone can help me with this one?

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During an examination, the nurse notices that a female patient has a round moon face, central trunk obesity, and a cervical hump. Her skin is fragile with bruises. The nurse determines that the patient has which condition?
 
  a. Marfan syndrome
  b. Gigantism
  c. Cushing syndrome
  d. Acromegaly


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Mholman93

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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The pulse pressure is the difference between the systolic and diastolic and reflects the stroke volume. The pulse rate is not necessary for pulse pressure calculations.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Cushing syndrome is characterized by weight gain and edema with central trunk and cervical obesity (buffalo hump) and round plethoric face (moon face). Excessive catabolism causes muscle wasting; weakness; thin arms and legs; reduced height; and thin, fragile skin with purple abdominal striae, bruising, and acne.


sjones

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Excellent

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