Which Statements Related to the Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM)system

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which statements related to the ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) system with children are true? (Select all that apply.)

• A) ABPM monitors blood pressure for a 24-hour period.
• B) ABPM assists in identifying children with white coat hypertension.
• C) ABPM is effective in identifying children at risk for target organ damage
• D) ABPM assists in identifying children who demonstrate masked hypertension.
• E) ABPM is effective in determining blood pressure load or hypertension for at least 48 hours.

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