The nurse is explaining the basic physiology and significance of blood pressure to a client who has been hospitalized for hypertension. Information that is important to discuss includes: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Venous blood pressure is a measure of the force exerted by the blood as it flows through the arteries.
2. The systolic pressure is the pressure of the blood as a result of contraction of the ventricles.
3. The diastolic blood pressure is the lower pressure that is present at all times within the arteries.
4. Blood pressure is static.
5. Blood pressure is recorded as a fraction.
2,3,5
Rationale: Arterial blood pressure is a measure of the force exerted by the blood as it flows through the arteries.
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