The Nursing Student Learns About Taking Blood Pressures

The nursing student learns about taking blood pressures. Which actions by the student demonstrate the need to review this skill? (Select all that apply.)

A) Ensures the cuff size is appropriate for the client
B) Holds client's arm up to a level comfortable for the student
C) Places the cuff and stethoscope over clothing to avoid hurting the client
D) Inflates the cuff to 30 mm Hg over the palpated systolic blood pressure
E) Listens for the emergence of the phase I Korotkoff sound
F) Waits 20 minutes before repeating the blood pressure if needed