While the Preferred Site for Obtaining a Client's Blood Pressure

question 33

Multiple Choice

While the preferred site for obtaining a client's blood pressure measurement is over the brachial artery,what artery is the next measurement site of choice?

• A)dorsalis pedis
• B)posterior tibial
• C)popliteal
• D)radial

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