In the clinical setting, blood pressure refers to ________.

A. venous pressure
B. osmotic pressure
C. arterial pressure
D. lymphatic pressure
E. intracardiac pressure


Answer: C

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If a staff member is asked a question regarding treatments that he or she is unable to answer, the staff member should

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ducts of Rivinus. Wharton's duct. submandibular. Stensen's duct.

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