A Note in a Patient's Chart States That the Patient

question 23

Multiple Choice

A note in a patient's chart states that the patient has hypertension.The technologist recognizes this as

• A)advanced renal disease.
• B)cardiomegaly.
• C)elevated blood pressure.
• D)tachycardia.

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Definitions:

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A liquid mixture of hydrocarbons present in certain rock strata, used primarily as a fuel source.

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