The Nurse Using Either a Regular or an Electronic Sphygmomanometer

question 3

Multiple Choice

The nurse using either a regular or an electronic sphygmomanometer would ensure that the cuff is the correct size by:

• A) using a narrow cuff for an obese patient.
• B) making sure the width of the bladder is at least 3 inches.
• C) confirming that the bladder goes around three fourths of the arm.
• D) always using a wide cuff.

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