An 84-year-old diabetic patient is admitted for insulin regulation
Which of the following sets of blood pressure (mm Hg), pulse (beats per minute), and respiration (breaths per minute) measurements, respectively, is considered to be within the expected limits for a patient of this age? a. Blood pressure 138/88, pulse 68, respirations 16
b. Blood pressure 94/52, pulse 68, respirations 30
c. Blood pressure 108/80, pulse 112, respirations 15
d. Blood pressure 132/74, pulse 90, respirations 24
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A The measurements, "Blood pressure 138/88, pulse 68, respirations 16," are within the expected limits for an older adult patient. An adult's average blood pressure is 120/80 mm Hg. The systolic pressure may increase with age, but the blood pressure should not exceed 140/90 mm Hg. The range for an older adult's pulse is 60 to 100 beats per minute. The expected respiratory rate is 16 to 25 breaths per minute.
B The values, "Blood pressure 94/52, pulse 68, respirations 30," are not within the expected limits for a patient of this age.
C The values, "Blood pressure 108/80, pulse 112, respirations 15," are not within the expected limits for a patient of this age.
D The values, "Blood pressure 132/74, pulse 90, respirations 24," are not within the expected limits for a patient of this age.
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