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question 159

Essay

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A.$15.
B.$25.
C.$50.
D.$240.

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Definitions:

Axillary Thermometer

A thermometer designed for measuring body temperature by placing it in the armpit (axillary area).

Systolic

Pertaining to the phase of the heartbeat when the heart muscle contracts and pumps blood from the chambers into the arteries.

Diastolic

Refers to the phase of the heartbeat when the heart muscle relaxes and allows the chambers to fill with blood, specifically noted as the bottom number in blood pressure readings.

Hypertension

A condition characterized by consistently elevated blood pressure levels, often leading to significant health risks.