Asked by Courtney Fleming on May 06, 2024
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The patient's blood pressure is 140/60. Which value will the nurse record for the pulse pressure?
A) 60
B) 80
C) 140
D) 200
Pulse Pressure
Difference between the systolic and diastolic pressures, normally 30 to 40 mm Hg.
Blood Pressure
The force exerted by circulating blood upon the walls of blood vessels, an essential indicator of cardiovascular health.
- Calculate and interpret pulse pressure from blood pressure readings.
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Shelby ParsonsMay 09, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The difference between the systolic pressure and the diastolic pressure is the pulse pressure. For a blood pressure of 140/60, the pulse pressure is 80 (140 - 60 = 80). 140 is the systolic pressure. 60 is the diastolic pressure. 200 is the systolic (140) added to the diastolic (60), but this has no clinical significance.
Learning Objectives
- Calculate and interpret pulse pressure from blood pressure readings.