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ereecah · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Prior to assessing a client's blood pressure, the nurse reviews factors that could affect the reading. Which factors could impact blood pressure?

1. Stress.
2. Race.
3. Obesity.
4. Medications.
5. Employment.

Question 2

In which phase of Korotkoff's sounds would the nurse hear crisper sounds, increasing in intensity?

What will be an ideal response?

bpool94 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1,2,3,4
Rationale 1: Stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system increases cardiac output and vasoconstriction of the arterioles, increasing the blood pressure reading.
Rationale 2: African-Americans over 35 years of age tend to have higher blood pressures than do European Americans of the same age.
Rationale 3: Both childhood and adult obesity predispose to hypertension.
Rationale 4: Many medications, including caffeine, can increase or decrease the blood pressure.
Rationale 5: Employment is not a factor that affects blood pressure.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: Phase 3