Why is important to match the appropriate size of blood pressure cuff to the person's arm and shape and not to the person's age?

a. using a cuff that is too narrow will give a false reading that is high

b. using a cuff that is too wide will give a false reading that is low

c. using a cuff that is too narrow will give a false reading that is low

d. using a cuff that is too wide will give a false reading that is high?

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Micaela Huang

5 January, 13:03

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Neil Pineda · Answer 1

A. A cuff that is too narrow will give a false reading that is high.