The nurse taking a patient's blood pressure recognizes that several factors may cause an increased blood pressure reading. Which factors below can increase blood pressure? (Select all that apply.)

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Rating pain at a level of 7 on a scale of 0 to 10, reinflating the cuff before being completely deflated, and taking the reading in late afternoon are all factors that can increase blood pressure. Drinking cold milk just before the reading will not affect blood pressure, but drinking caffeinated drinks such as coffee or cola may increase blood pressure. A wide cuff makes the reading lower than it actually is rather than higher.

The Nurse Taking a Patient's Blood Pressure Recognizes That Several