The nurse is assessing a client's pulse pressure. His blood pressure reading is 130/82 mmHg. Which of the following is the correct pulse pressure?
1. 40
2. 48
3. 130
4. 82
2
The pulse pressure is the difference between the systolic and diastolic pressure: 130 ? 82 = 48. The other choices represent miscalculations or not understanding the correct way to calculate pulse pressure.
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