Underestimation of blood pressure will occur if the cuff's width covers:
A) less than half of the upper arm.
B) less than 5 inches of the lower arm.
C) more than two-thirds of the upper arm.
D) more than 4 inches of the lower arm.

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Cuffs that are too wide will underestimate blood pressure, which would occur with a cuff that covers more than two-thirds of the upper arm.

Underestimation of Blood Pressure Will Occur If the Cuff's Width