An Instructor Is Discussing Various Factors That Can Affect a Patient's

question 34

Multiple Choice

An instructor is discussing various factors that can affect a patient's blood pressure. The instructor identifies that additional teaching is needed when a student says:

• A) "Herbs, over-the-counter medications, and illicit drugs can all affect a patient's blood pressure."
• B) "Blood pressure is higher in some overweight and obese individuals."
• C) "Dehydration tends to raise a patient's blood pressure."
• D) "The average systolic pressure in newborns is around 40 mm Hg."

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