A Patient Reports Fatigue and Increased Frequency of Stools Over

question 2

Multiple Choice

A patient reports fatigue and increased frequency of stools over the past week and reports having just begun a regimen of dietary changes to prevent hypertension.The primary care NP notes a rapid,irregular heart rate and a blood pressure of 92/58 mm Hg.The NP should question the patient about:

• A) caffeine intake.
• B) B vitamin intake.
• C) fat-soluble vitamins.
• D) use of salt substitutes.

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Definitions:

Point Elasticity

A measure of elasticity that uses the slope measurement.

Slope Measurement

The rate at which a line or curve inclines or declines, indicating the relationship between changes in variables on a graph.

Price Elasticity

A measure of how much the quantity demanded of a good responds to a change in the price of that good, often influencing pricing strategies.

Demand Curve

A graphical representation of the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity demanded by consumers.