The CHN knows that a regular-sized blood pressure (BP) cuff will provide readings that are falsely high if used to measure BP in an obese person and will provide readings that are falsely low if used to measure BP in a small or very thin person. Which of the following does a regular-sized BP cuff lack when used to measure BP in all individuals?
A) Reliability
B) Sensitivity
C) Specificity
D) Validity

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Validity is the accuracy of a test or measurement or how closely it measures what it claims to measure.

The CHN Knows That a Regular-Sized Blood Pressure (BP) Cuff