nurse interprets the 120 to represent: a. The rhythmic distention of the arterial walls as a result of increased pressure due to surges of blood with ventricular contraction b. The lowest pressure present on arterial walls while the ventricles relax c. The highest pressure present on arterial walls while the ventricles contract d. The difference between the pressure on arter

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A nurse is documenting a blood pressure of 120/80 mm Hg.
The nurse interprets the 120 to represent:
a. The rhythmic distention of the arterial walls as a result of
increased pressure due to surges of blood with ventricular
contraction
b. The lowest pressure present on arterial walls while the
ventricles relax
c. The highest pressure present on arterial walls while the
ventricles contract
d. The difference between the pressure on arterial walls with
ventricular contraction and relaxation? 

 

 

 

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