When auscultating the blood pressure of a 25-year-old patient, the nurse notices that phase I Korotkoff's sounds begin at 200 mm Hg.At 100 mm Hg, Korotkoff's sounds are muffled.At 92 mm Hg, Korotkoff's sounds disappear.How should the nurse record this patient's blood pressure?

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In adults, the last audible sound best indicates the diastolic pressure.When a variance is greater than 10 to 12 mm Hg between phases IV and V, both phases should be recorded along with the systolic reading (e.g., 142/98/80 mm Hg).

When Auscultating the Blood Pressure of a 25-Year-Old Patient, the Nurse