A person’s blood pressure is measured at 118/78 and the person’s peripheral pulse is 72. Which of the following statements is correct? Group of answer choices The person’s pulse pressure is 40 mm Hg The person’s MAP is 98 mm Hg The person’s MAP is 66 mm Hg The person’s pulse was measured at the heart

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A person’s blood pressure is measured at 118/78 and the person’s peripheral pulse is 72. Which of the following statements is correct?

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The person’s pulse pressure is 40 mm Hg

The person’s MAP is 98 mm Hg

The person’s MAP is 66 mm Hg

The person’s pulse was measured at the heart

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