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karen

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on: Jul 22, 2018
The nurse is explaining the basic physiology and significance of blood pressure to a client who has been hospitalized for hypertension. Information that is important to discuss includes: Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Venous blood pressure is a measure of the force exerted by the blood as it flows through the arteries.
  2. The systolic pressure is the pressure of the blood as a result of contraction of the ventricles.
  3. The diastolic blood pressure is the lower pressure that is present at all times within the arteries.
  4. Blood pressure is static.
  5. Blood pressure is recorded as a fraction.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a client withdrawing from alcohol, and calls the physician to report the client's symptoms anticipating an order for what classification of medication?
 
  1. Benzodiazepines
  2. Sedative hypnotic
  3. Disulfiram (Antabuse)
  4. Hydrochloride (Narcan)


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alexisweber49

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

2,3,5
Rationale: Arterial blood pressure is a measure of the force exerted by the blood as it flows through the arteries.

Answer to Question 2

1
Rationale: Benzodiazepines are the most frequently ordered classification of medication for treating alcohol withdrawal because they are most effective.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Excellent

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