A Patient's BP Is 118/82 Mm Hg

question 41

Multiple Choice

A patient's BP is 118/82 mm Hg.He asks the nurse to explain "what the numbers mean." The nurse's best reply would be:

• A)"The numbers are within normal range and nothing to worry about."
• B)"The bottom number is the diastolic pressure and reflects the stroke volume of the heart."
• C)"The top number is the systolic BP and reflects the pressure on the arteries when the heart contracts."
• D)"The concept of BP is difficult to understand.The main thing to be concerned about is the top number,or systolic blood pressure."

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