While measuring blood pressure using a sphygmomanometer and a stethoscope, _____ blood pressure is recorded as the point where the sound of the pulse becomes audible

a. average
b. diastolic
c. mean
d. systolic


d

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The nurse recognizes this to be a later structural change of osteoarthritis (OA), where the client no longer has a "shock absorber," culminating in: A) Osteonecrosis and loss of synovial fluid B) Formation of tophi in the synovial space C) Osteophyte formation and erosion of cartilage D) Separation of the epiphyseal plate

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The urinary catheter that is inserted through the urethra into the bladder to remain for a period of time is a ________

A) suprapubic catheter B) Foley catheter C) straight catheter D) condom catheter

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Coronary atherosclerosis is the same as coronary artery disease?

a. True b. False

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The success of a physical education program is measured by the physical skills and fitness levels of its students

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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