If you can feel a pulse over the femoral artery of an adult, but are unable to feel a pulse over the radial artery, his or her systolic blood pressure is MOST likely between ___ and ___ mm Hg.
A) 60, 70
B) 70, 80
C) 80, 90
D) 90, 100
Answer: B) 70, 80
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a. 45309 b. 45338 c. 45378 d. 45338, 43558, 43558
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A) discharge planning B) capitation C) utilization review D) diagnostic planning
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false