One of the Most Important Components of the Physical Assessment

question 17

Multiple Choice

One of the most important components of the physical assessment of the pregnant client is the determination of blood pressure.Consistency in measurement techniques must be maintained to ensure that the nuances in variation of blood pressure (BP) readings are not the result of provider error.The nurse must be aware of which techniques are important in obtaining an accurate BP reading.Choose all that apply.

• A)The client should be seated.
• B)The client's arm should be placed at the level of the heart.
• C)An electronic BP device should be used.
• D)The cuff should cover a minimum of 60% of the upper arm.
• E)The same arm should be used for every reading.

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Definitions:

Average Cost Flow

An inventory costing method that assigns the average cost of goods available for sale to both ending inventory and cost of goods sold.

Ending Inventory

The value of goods available for sale at the end of an accounting period, calculated by adding purchases to the beginning inventory and subtracting goods sold.

LIFO

Last In, First Out; an inventory valuation method where the most recently produced items are recorded as sold first.

Inventory Costing Method

Refers to the techniques or formulas used by businesses to assign costs to their inventory and determine the cost of goods sold, such as FIFO, LIFO, or weighted average methods.