Prior to assessing a client's blood pressure, the nurse reviews ...

[ereecah]

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]

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

[ereecah]

Excellent

[alvinum]

Gracias!