When determining the presence of stage 1 hypertension, the nurse ...

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When determining the presence of stage 1 hypertension, the nurse finds repeated measurements of:
 
  A. 130/85 mm Hg
  B. 140/90 mm Hg
  C. 160/100 mm Hg
  D. 200/110 mm Hg

Question 2

MC What is the correct procedure for identifying the zero point before taking a CVP reading?
 
  A. Mark the point at the midaxillary area at fourth intercostal space.
  B. Mark the point laterally 8 cm down from the anterior chest.
  C. Feel for the point of maximum impulse (PMI) of the heart, and mark this point.
  D. Mark the midsternal point laterally, one-third of the way between the anterior to the posterior chest.
  E. Mark the point laterally halfway between the anterior and posterior chest that corresponds to the nipple line.

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Answer to Question 1

B
B. Stage 1: systolic 140-159, diastolic 90-99
C and D. Stage 2: systolic > 160, diastolic > 100
A. Prehypertension: systolic 120-139, diastolic 80-89

Answer to Question 2

A

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[Missbam101]

Great answer, keep it coming