When taking a blood pressure, at what point should you stop inflating the arm cuff?
A) When you can no longer feel the pulse
B) At 30 mm Hg higher than when you last felt the pulse
C) When the dial reads 120 mm Hg
D) When it becomes uncomfortable for the patient

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You should stop inflating the arm cuff at 30 mm Hg higher than when you last felt the pulse. This ensures that the cuff is inflated enough to stop blood flow, allowing for an accurate measurement when the pressure is slowly released.

When Taking a Blood Pressure, at What Point Should You