Which of the Following Blood Pressure Values Indicates That the Patient's

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following blood pressure values indicates that the patient's exercises should be stopped immediately?

• A) A diastolic reading >115 mm Hg
• B) A 5 mm Hg drop from baseline in the systolic pressure
• C) A failure of the diastolic pressure to increase with increasing workload
• D) A systolic reading >180 mm Hg

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Definitions:

Granulation Tissue

Soft, pink, fleshy projections of tissue that form during the healing process in a wound not healing by primary intention.

Eschar

Thick layer of dead, dry tissue that covers a pressure ulcer or thermal burn. It may be allowed to be sloughed off naturally, or it may need to be surgically removed.

Wound Dehiscence

A surgical complication where a wound ruptures along a surgical incision line, often due to inadequate healing or mechanical stress on the wound.

Protrusion

The act of projecting out or bulging beyond the usual or expected surface.