What Type of Blood Pressure Measurement Error Is Most Likely

question 22

Multiple Choice

What type of blood pressure measurement error is most likely to occur if the nurse does not check for the presence of an auscultatory gap?

• A) Diastolic blood pressure may not be heard.
• B) Diastolic blood pressure may be falsely low.
• C) Systolic blood pressure may be falsely low.
• D) Systolic blood pressure may be falsely high.

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Retirement savings plans where the amount contributed to an employee's account is defined, but the payout at retirement depends on the account's investment performance.

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A type of retirement plan in which employees receive a share of the company's profits at a future date, typically upon retirement.

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Benefits, typically related to pension or insurance, that require contributions from both the employee and the employer.