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Title: The nurse is assessing an older adult client with arteriosclerosis and obtains a blood pressure ...
Post by: howlerr on Feb 19, 2017
The nurse is assessing an older adult client with arteriosclerosis and obtains a blood pressure reading of 172/98 mmHg. Which factors may be applicable in this situation?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Arteriosclerosis decreases the ventricular force necessary for ejection of blood.
2. Arteriosclerosis increases blood vessel elasticity.
3. Arteriosclerosis decreases blood vessel compliance.
4. Age decreases blood vessel elasticity.
5. Arteriosclerosis plays no role in the blood pressure of this client.


Title: Re: The nurse is assessing an older adult client with arteriosclerosis and obtains a blood pressure ...
Post by: agentOrange on Feb 19, 2017
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Title: Re: The nurse is assessing an older adult client with arteriosclerosis and obtains a blood pressure ...
Post by: howlerr on Apr 10, 2017
My study group and I want to thank you for your help and explanation