When obtaining a patient's blood pressure, the nurse knows that if the blood pressure cuff is too narrow, the blood pressure will be:
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the effects of using a blood pressure cuff that is too narrow when measuring a patient's blood pressure, specifically what the nurse can expect as a result.
Answer
falsely elevated
The blood pressure will be falsely elevated.
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The blood pressure will be falsely elevated.
More Information
Using a narrow blood pressure cuff requires more pressure to compress the artery, resulting in a falsely elevated blood pressure reading.
Tips
Ensure the cuff size is appropriate for the patient's arm to avoid inaccurate readings.
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