The nurse must do vital signs on a 2-year-old boy who is brought to the clinic for his 24-month checkup. Select all the criteria the nurse should use in determining the appropriate-size blood pressure cuff.

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The appropriate-size blood pressure cuff for a child should have a bladder width that is approximately 40% of the circumference of the upper arm and a bladder length that covers 80% to 100% of the circumference of the upper arm. These criteria ensure that the cuff fits properly and provides accurate blood pressure readings.

The Nurse Must Do Vital Signs on a 2-Year-Old Boy