Which of the following determinants of blood pressure would explain a client's blood pressure reading of 120/100?

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Peripheral vascular resistance is the resistance to blood flow through the vessels that is determined by the diameter of the blood vessels and the tone of the smooth muscles in the vessel walls. An increased peripheral vascular resistance would make it more difficult for blood to flow through the vessels and would therefore increase blood pressure. A blood pressure reading of 120/100 indicates that the client's diastolic pressure is elevated, which could be caused by an increased peripheral vascular resistance.

Which of the Following Determinants of Blood Pressure Would Explain