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Three components that the nurse should include when documenting pulse |
rate, rhythm (regular, irregular), and volume (full, weak, thready, or bounding on a scale of 0 to 4) |
RRV |
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What does documenting respiration’s look like |
R = 14/min, normal, regular |
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Which of the following describes systolic pressure? |
The pressure exerted by the blood during the heart’s contraction phase |
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What is the average blood pressure of an adult? What would be hypertension and hypotension? |
While 120/80 mm Hg is considered a normal blood pressure for an adult, older adults may experience a rise as a result of decreased elasticity of the vessels; 140/90 is considered hypertension while a systolic pressure of 90 mm Hg or less is considered hypotension. |
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