Physical Examination and Health AssessmentThis volume is geared toward BSN nursing students and practising nurses, and provides the information necessary to carry out holistic health assessment across the lifespan. |
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... blood pressure , systolic pressure , diastolic pressure , pulse pressure , and mean arterial pressure ( MAP ) . Blood pressure is the pressure of the blood against the wall of the blood vessels . The term usually refers to the pressure ...
... blood pressure , systolic pressure , diastolic pressure , pulse pressure , and mean arterial pressure ( MAP ) . Blood pressure is the pressure of the blood against the wall of the blood vessels . The term usually refers to the pressure ...
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... blood pressure is 118/82 . He asks you tc explain what the " numbers mean . " You reply : A. " The numbers are within normal range and nothing to worry about . " B. " The top number is the systolic blood pres- sure and reflects the ...
... blood pressure is 118/82 . He asks you tc explain what the " numbers mean . " You reply : A. " The numbers are within normal range and nothing to worry about . " B. " The top number is the systolic blood pres- sure and reflects the ...
Page 262
... blood pressure in both arms , expecting a difference in the readings due to his recent exercise . B. check his blood pressure in the supine posi- tion , since this will give you a more accurate reading and allow him to relax at the same ...
... blood pressure in both arms , expecting a difference in the readings due to his recent exercise . B. check his blood pressure in the supine posi- tion , since this will give you a more accurate reading and allow him to relax at the same ...
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Functional Health Patterns Potential Correlating Chapters | 6 |
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Chapter | 9 |
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