The nurse is explaining to a student nurse about impaired central perfusion. The nurse knows the student understands this problem when the student makes which statement?
a. "Central perfusion is monitored only by the physician."
b. "Central perfusion involves the entire body."
c. "Central perfusion is decreased with hypertension."
d. "Central perfusion is toxic to the cardiac system."
ANS: B
Central perfusion does involve the entire body as all organs are supplied with oxygen and vital nutrients. The physician does not control the body's ability for perfusion. Central perfusion is not decreased with hypertension. Central perfusion is not toxic to the cardiac system.
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