While "taking" a blood pressure,you record the first Korotkoff sounds as the
A)pulse pressure.
B)mean arterial blood pressure.
C)diastolic reading.
D)systolic reading.

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The first Korotkoff sound corresponds to the onset of systole, which is the point when pressure in the arteries first becomes greater than that of the cuff. This means that the first Korotkoff sound indicates the systolic reading, which is the highest pressure in the arteries during a cardiac cycle.

While "Taking" a Blood Pressure,you Record the First Korotkoff Sounds