Which would cause an erroneously low blood pressure during a general assessment for an adult client?
A)Bladder to cuff ratio too wide
B)Arm unsupported
C)Cuff wrapped too loosely
D)Arm below heart level

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A bladder to cuff ratio that is too wide can cause the blood pressure reading to be erroneously low because the cuff may not compress the artery adequately.

Which Would Cause an Erroneously Low Blood Pressure During a General