Which of the following determinants of blood pressure would explain a client's blood pressure reading of 120/100?
A)
Blood volume
B)
Blood viscosity
C)
Peripheral vascular resistance
D)
Pumping action of the heart
C
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Of the following patient statements, which do nurses recognize as the highest risk for a patient to commit suicide?
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The student nurse is making a chart comparing key information about the intracellular and extracellular fluid compartment. Based on this information, which information should be included in the intracellular fluid column on the chart? 1 . Fluid inside the cell 2 . Constitutes about one-half to two-thirds of the total body fluid in an adult 3 . The major ions in intracellular fluid are potassium, magnesium, and phosphate. 4 . Appears mostly as interstitial fluid and intravascular fluid 5 . The volume of intracellular fluid is the most important regulated aspect of body fluid balance. A) 1, 2, 3 B) 1, 4, 5 C) 2, 3, 4 D) 3, 4, 5