Pulsus Paradoxus Is Examined by Taking the Patient's Blood Pressure

question 20

Multiple Choice

Pulsus paradoxus is examined by taking the patient's blood pressure and determining the difference between the point at which the first systolic sound is heard and the point at which

• A) the sounds become muted.
• B) the diastolic sounds are heard.
• C) all sounds disappear.
• D) all systolic sounds are heard regardless of respirations.

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