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jessicacav

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Which of the following factors may contribute to the development of disease in geriatric patients?
 
  A) Genetic predisposition
  B) Preexisting disease(s)
  C) Inadequate nutrition
  D) All of the above

Question 2

Which one of the following statements about blood pressure is true?
 
  A) The diastolic blood pressure is the first sound heard when auscultating blood pressure.
  B) The systolic blood pressure cannot be detected when palpating blood pressure.
  C) The systolic blood pressure is the first sound heard when auscultating blood pressure.
  D) Both the systolic and diastolic blood pressures are recorded when blood pressure is obtained by palpation.


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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

C



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