NCLEX-RN
Exam Cram NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
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While measuring a patient's blood pressure, which factor influences a patient's blood pressure?
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Rationale: When measuring a patient's blood pressure, it is important to consider various factors that influence blood pressure. Peripheral vascular resistance plays a crucial role in regulating blood pressure. The level of blood pressure is affected by factors such as cardiac output, peripheral vascular resistance, volume of circulating blood, viscosity, and elasticity of the vessel walls. Pulse rate (
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A) refers to the number of heartbeats per minute and is not a primary factor influencing blood pressure. Pulse pressure (
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B) is the difference between systolic and diastolic blood pressure and does not directly impact blood pressure regulation. Vascular output (
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C) is not a recognized term in blood pressure regulation and is not a primary factor affecting blood pressure.
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