The nurse documents vital signs on a newly admitted patient as: "blood pressure is 170/90 mm Hg, the pulse is 80 beats/min, and the respirations are 16 breaths/min." The nurse would record the pulse pressure as:

54 mm Hg

80 mm Hg.

64 mm Hg.

14 mm Hg.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

Pulse pressure is calculated as the difference between systolic and diastolic blood pressure. 170 - 90 = 80 mm Hg, so the pulse pressure would be 80mmHg.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Kussmaul's respirations are rapid, deep, and labored breaths often seen in metabolic acidosis, which does not match the pattern described.
B. Cheyne-Stokes respirations are characterized by a pattern of deep and fast breathing followed by periods of apnea. This pattern is seen in patients with severe conditions like heart failure or brain injury.
C. Biot's respirations are irregular, but the cycle does not have a distinct pattern of fast, slow, and apnea periods.
D. Hyperventilation refers to an increased rate of breathing but does not involve the cycles of deep, slow, and apneic phases characteristic of Cheyne-Stokes.

A. Persistent cough B. Difficulty in swallowing C. Changes in pulse rate D. Obvious change in a mole E. Vesicular breath sounds F. Hyperactive bowel sounds

Correct Answer is ["A","B","D"]

Explanation

A persistent cough can indicate lung cancer or other types of cancer affecting the respiratory system, making it a warning sign that should be noted.
B. Difficulty swallowing, or dysphagia, can be indicative of cancer in the esophagus, throat, or mouth, and should raise concern when observed.
C. Changes in pulse rate are typically not direct indicators of cancer; however, they could result from underlying conditions related to cancer treatment or progression.
D. An obvious change in a mole, especially in size, shape, or color, is a well-known warning sign of skin cancer, specifically melanoma.
E. Vesicular breath sounds are normal breath sounds, not linked to cancer.
F. Hyperactive bowel sounds could indicate a gastrointestinal issue but are not specific to cancer.

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