According to Research Findings, Which Site Is Preferred for Measuring

question 16

Multiple Choice

According to research findings, which site is preferred for measuring blood pressure when the nurse is unable to use the patient's upper arms?

• A) Ankle
• B) Thigh
• C) Calf
• D) Wrist

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Definitions:

Polypeptides

Chains of amino acids linked by peptide bonds, which can function independently or as part of larger protein molecules.

Pepsinogen

An inactive precursor of pepsin, secreted by the stomach lining; it is converted to pepsin in the presence of stomach acid to digest proteins.

Bile

A digestive fluid produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder, important for the breakdown and absorption of fats.

Trypsin

A pancreatic enzyme that digests polypeptides to short peptides.