A nurse is measuring blood pressure in a 5-year-old child. Which action gives the most accurate reading?
Correct answer: C. Use a cuff covering the upper arm correctly
- A. Use an adult cuff on the upper arm
- B. Use a cuff with a bladder too small
- C. Use a cuff covering the upper arm correctly
- D. Measure blood pressure over the clothing
Explanation
The cuff bladder should cover the appropriate proportion of the child’s upper arm and fit securely. A cuff that is too small can falsely raise the reading, while clothing and an adult cuff can reduce accuracy.
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