Correctly Assessing Orthostatic Vital Signs Involves

question 78

Multiple Choice

Correctly assessing orthostatic vital signs involves:

• A) taking the blood pressure and heart rate three times, 2 minutes apart.
• B) determining if the patient's pulse disappears during deep inspiration.
• C) taking the blood pressure in the supine, seated, and standing positions.
• D) determining if the patient's respirations and heart rate are within normal limits.

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Definitions:

Genomic Parasites

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Mobile Genetic Elements

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Antagonistic Coevolution

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Clade

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