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A 79 year old woman is told by his GP that she has postural hypertension. Which of the following BP is she likely to be having?
- A. A drop of 15 mmHg/10 mmHg within 3 minutes of standing
- B. A drop of 17 mmHg/10 mmHg within 3 minutes of standing
- C. A drop of 21 mmHg/10 mmHg within 3 minutes of standing
- D. A rise of 5 mmHg/10 mmHg within 3 minutes of standing
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Postural hypotension 21/10 drop flags, not rises or mild dips. Nurses catch this chronic stand slip (assuming typo meant hypotension).
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Correct Answer: B
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- C. Provide a warm environment
- D. Keep the client strictly NPO
Correct Answer: B
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The Barker hypothesis describes the relationship between birth weight and the development of diseases. Question: Which relationship is correct?
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