The nurse is caring for a client with hypertension.When planning care for this client,the nurse knows that blood pressure is influenced by all but which factor?
A) Pumping action of the heart
B) Peripheral vascular resistance
C) Heart rate
D) Blood volume

Question

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A) The factors which determine blood pressure include the pumping action of the heart; peripheral vascular resistance; and blood volume and viscosity. Heart rate by itself does not determine blood pressure.
B) The factors which determine blood pressure include the pumping action of the heart; peripheral vascular resistance; and blood volume and viscosity. Heart rate by itself does not determine blood pressure.
C) The factors which determine blood pressure include the pumping action of the heart; peripheral vascular resistance; and blood volume and viscosity. Heart rate by itself does not determine blood pressure.
D) The factors which determine blood pressure include the pumping action of the heart; peripheral vascular resistance; and blood volume and viscosity. Heart rate by itself does not determine blood pressure.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with Hypertension