The nurse is assessing children in a pediatric clinic.Which statement is true regarding measurement of blood pressure in children?
A) The blood pressure guidelines for children are based on age.
B) Phase II Korotkoff sounds are the best indicator of systolic blood pressure in children.
C) Use of Doppler device is recommended for accurate blood pressure measurements until adolescence.
D) The disappearance of phase V Korotkoff sounds can be used for the diastolic reading in children.
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