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codyclark

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A nurse maintains constant release of pressure in the blood pressure cuff to identify the five phases of the Korotkoff sounds. At which of these points is the systolic reading obtained?
 
  a. when a faint, clear tapping sound that increases in intensity is heard
  b. when a swishing sound is heard
  c. when an intense sound is heard
  d. when an abrupt, distinct muffled sound is heard

Question 2

A nurse suspects that an older adult's insomnia may be partially attributable to excessive daytime napping. The nurse has taught the client that he may not need as much sleep as he believes he does.
 
  The nurse should know that older adults typically require how much sleep in any given 24-hour period? A) 5.5 to 7.5 hours
  B) 8 hours
  C) 7 to 9 hours
  D) 9 to 10 hours


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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Deflate the bladder at 2 mmHg/sec while listening for the appearance of the five phases of the Korotkoff sounds: (1) faint, clear tapping sound that increases in intensity (systolic pressure), (2) swishing sound, (3) intense sound, (4) abrupt, distinctive muffled sound, and (5) no sound (diastolic pressure).

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Although individuals vary in the sleep needs considerably, most older adults require between 7 and 9 hours of sleep each day.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 22, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jul 22, 2018
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