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aabwk4

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An 8-year-old child asks how a blood pressure is taken. The nurse should reply:
 
  a. This small machine will measure your systolic and diastolic pressure.
  b. The armband will hug your arm and tell me how well your blood is going through your arm.
  c. The armband will cut off your circulation for a while and then we can hear when it comes back.
  d. When you are ill we need to know if your blood is still moving in your body.

Question 2

The muscle tissue cells that are nonstriated and appear in the viscera or internal organs, such as the walls of the intestines, are
 
  a. skeletal.
  b. glial.
  c. smooth.
  d. fibrous.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
Because children are upset by unfamiliar procedures, it is best to explain each step in simple terms. It is best not to mention anything that may increase anxiety.

Answer to Question 2

C
Visceral (smooth) muscles are nonstriated and have a smooth appearance.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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