Which One of the Statements Listed Below Indicates an Appropriate

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which one of the statements listed below indicates an appropriate understanding of palpating a blood pressure?

• A) "A palpated blood pressure is recorded when the brachial pulse returns as the BP cuff is deflated."
• B) "Palpated blood pressures are the technique of choice when the patient has a cardiac complaint."
• C) "A palpated blood pressure is typically falsely lower than a blood pressure obtained by auscultation."
• D) "It is best to determine a palpated blood pressure using a stethoscope and pulse oximeter."

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