The nurse takes a blood pressure with the 65-year-old patient lying down and then again with the patient standing, with the resultant readings of 152/92 and 130/62. The nurse should record:
1. normal blood pressure for age.
2. orthostatic hypotension.
3. age-related hypertension.
4. exertional hypertension.
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A difference of more than a 20 mm Hg between lying and standing BP is an indicator of orthostatic postural hypotension.
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A) Process of approval by IRB B) Truth in research reporting C) Anonymity of participants D) Informed-consent signature
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for testing abnormal substances. Which substance listed below should the nurse know is normally present in urine? A) Acetone B) Urea C) Sugar D) Protein
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A. wash the penis last. B. wash the penis from top to bottom. C. not wash the penis. D. wash the scrotum to the anus by rubbing vigorously.