To accurately access blood pressure on a child, the nurse would select a cuff:

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The correct cuff choice for assessing blood pressure on a child is one that covers 2/3 of the upper arm with a bladder that wraps around at least 80% of the circumference of the arm. Choosing a cuff based on the label or availability may result in inaccurate readings. Selecting a cuff that only extends up to 50% of the upper arm and with a bladder covering only 1/4 of the circumference of the arm is also not recommended as it may cause inaccurate readings.

To Accurately Access Blood Pressure on a Child, the Nurse