A Nurse Has Been Asked to Present a Program on Blood

question 18

Multiple Choice

A nurse has been asked to present a program on blood pressure for a group of adults at a community center.Which of the following true statements should the nurse incorporate into the presentation?

• A)Females tend to have higher blood pressure readings than males of the same age.
• B)Middle-aged African American males tend to have higher blood pressures than American males of European descent.
• C)Stress can result in an increase in blood pressure.
• D)Blood pressure readings tend to be lowest in the evening.
• E)During physical activity,blood pressure decreases.

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Definitions:

Hepatic Veins

Large veins that carry deoxygenated blood from the liver back to the heart.

Lower Limbs

The parts of the body extending from the hip to the toes, including the thigh, leg, and foot.

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