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1 The right side of the heart pumps blood through the lungs to the _____________ circulation. Time Spent - 00:01:
Blank-1 pulmonary 2 _________________, the most common disease of the arteries, is a process whereby the muscle fibers and the endothelial lining of the walls of small arteries and arterioles become thickened. Time Spent - 00:00:
3 A ___________ aneurysm is a localized sac or dilation formed at a weak point in the wall of the artery that projects from only one side of the vessel. Time Spent - 00:00:
Blank-1 saccular 4 Nursing interventions may involve applications of warmth to promote arterial flow and instructions to the patient to avoid exposure to cold temperatures, which causes vasodilation. Time Spent - 00:00:
5 Graduated compression stockings usually are prescribed for patients with venous disease as soon as possible after diagnosis. Time Spent - 00:00:
7 The most important diagnostic indication of an abdominal aortic aneurysm is a pulsatile ______________ in the middle and upper abdomen. Time Spent - 00:00:
Blank-1 mass 8 The mechanism by which blood vessels dilate and constrict to adjust for metabolic changes ensures that normal arterial pressure is maintained. Time Spent - 00:00:
9 The outcomes of arterial _____________________ can include reduced mobility and activity as well as a loss of independence. Time Spent - 00:00:
Blank-1 insufficiency 10 Nicotine from tobacco products causes vasospasm and can thereby dramatically reduce circulation to the extremities. Time Spent - 00:00: