The nurse will perform a palpated pressure before auscultating blood pressure. What is the reason for this?
A) More clearly hear the Korotkoff sounds.
B) Detect the presence of an auscultatory gap.
C) Avoid missing a falsely elevated blood pressure.
D) More readily identify phase IV of the Korotkoff sounds.
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