The arterial pulse is produced by ____________________
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ventricular systole
Arterial pulses are palpable and at times visible during ventricular systole. During this time, the left ventricle contracts, pushing blood from the heart to the body. Atrial contraction pushes blood into the ventricles. Diastolic pressure is the force exerted against the wall of the artery when the heart is in the filling or relaxed state. Diastolic pressure is a function of peripheral vascular resis-tance.
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A) Breast enlargement B) Testicular shrinking C) Dark spots on the skin D) Reduced muscle mass E) Bruising and petechiae
Osteoporosis is the loss of ____________________
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The purpose of grounded theory research is to:
a. describe experiences as they are lived. b. examine events of the past. c. observe and document interactions within a culture. d. study phenomena that contribute to theory development.
The nurse educator is preparing an in-service program to review laws applicable for patient care. Which law should the educator include that was established to protect a patient's medical and personal information?
a. Medicare b. Patients' Bill of Rights c. Department of Health and Human Services regulations d. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)