The nurse uses a blood pressure (BP) cuff that is too narrow for the arm of a patient with morbid obesity.What problem will the nurse encounter because of the cuff used?
A) The Korotkoff sounds will not be heard.
B) Only a palpable BP can be obtained.
C) The stethoscope cannot be positioned correctly.
D) A false high BP reading will occur.
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