You are attempting to assess the blood pressure of a 35-year-old male at the scene of a multiple vehicle collision.The scene is very noisy and you are unable to clearly hear the patient's heartbeat.You should:
A) use an automatic blood pressure machine.
B) obtain the blood pressure by palpation.
C) try using the patient's other arm.
D) have your partner try auscultating the blood pressure.

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Obtaining the blood pressure by palpation is a reliable method when auscultation is difficult due to noise, as it does not require listening for heart sounds.

You Are Attempting to Assess the Blood Pressure of a 35-Year-Old