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A blood pressure cuff that is too small for the resident's arm will most likely cause what problem?
- A.A falsely low blood pressure reading
- B.A falsely high blood pressure reading
- C.No effect on the reading at all
- D.A reading that shows only the pulse
Correct answer
B. A falsely high blood pressure reading
Why
A cuff that is too small must be inflated harder to compress the artery, which produces a falsely high reading. Using the correct cuff size for the arm is essential for accuracy.
Content outline: Basic Nursing Skills - Vital Signs: Blood Pressure · From the Basic Nursing Skills practice bank (BN-034).