The nurse documents vital signs on a newly admitted patient as: "blood pressure is 148/94 mm Hg, the pulse is 80 beats/min, and the respirations are 16 breaths/min." The nurse would record the pulse pressure as _____ mm Hg.

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In calculating pulse pressure, take the difference between the systolic and diastolic pressures (i.e., 148 - 94 = 54).

The Nurse Documents Vital Signs on a Newly Admitted Patient