An instructor is discussing various factors that can affect a patient's blood pressure. The instructor identifies that additional teaching is needed when a student says:
1. "Herbs, over-the-counter medications, and illicit drugs can all affect a patient's blood pressure."
2. "Blood pressure is higher in some overweight and obese individuals."
3. "Dehydration tends to raise a patient's blood pressure."
4. "The average systolic pressure in newborns is around 40 mm Hg."
ANS: 3
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