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Title: The additional step in the two-step method of blood pressure measurement is the: Post by: marti318 on Jan 25, 2018 The additional step in the two-step method of blood pressure measurement is the:
A. Second auscultation B. Use of an arm and a leg C. Palpation of the blood pressure first D. Determination of two diastolic readings Title: The additional step in the two-step method of blood pressure measurement is the: Post by: Sb1117 on Jan 25, 2018 C
A, B, C, D. Relocate brachial pulse. Palpate artery distal to the cuff with fingertips of nondominant hand while inflating cuff. Note point at which pulse disappears, and continue to inflate cuff to a pressure 30 mm Hg above that point. Note the pressure reading. Slowly deflate cuff, and note point when pulse reappears. Deflate cuff fully, and wait 30 seconds. |