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Which of the Following Situations Will Result in a Falsely

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Which of the following situations will result in a falsely high BP reading? (Select all that apply. )


A) The person supports his or her own arm during the BP reading.
B) The BP cuff is too narrow for the arm.
C) The arm is held above the level of the heart.
D) The cuff is wrapped too loosely around the arm.
E) The person is sitting with his or her legs crossed.
F) The nurse does not inflate the cuff adequately.

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