The Client Asks the Nurse What the First Number Given

question 17

Multiple Choice

The client asks the nurse what the first number given in a blood pressure stands for.What is the best response by the nurse?

• A)"The first number is the diastolic pressure."
• B)"The first number is the heart rate."
• C)"The first number is the pulse pressure."
• D)"The first number is the systolic pressure."

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Definitions:

Situational Leadership Model

A leadership theory that proposes the effectiveness of leadership styles varies depending on the readiness and behavior of the people being led and the specifics of the situation.

Telling Style

A communication approach characterized by explicitly instructing or directing others in what they should do.

Task Behavior

A leadership style characterized by clear explanations of tasks, directions, and expectations to ensure that goals are understood and accomplished.

Transactional Leaders

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