Why Is It Important to Maintain the Arm at the Level

question 1

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to maintain the arm at the level of the heart when measuring a patient's blood pressure?

• A)To negate the effects of hydrostatic pressure
• B)To allow the patient to relax
• C)To negate the Levine sign
• D)To maximize systolic pressure

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