While measuring a patient's blood pressure, the nurse uses the proper technique to obtain an accurate reading.Which of these situations will result in a falsely high blood pressure reading? (Select all that apply.)

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Several factors can result in blood pressure readings that are falsely high or low.Most of the options will result in falsely high readings.Not inflating the cuff high enough or poor inflation of the cuff result in a falsely low systolic.Having the patient's arm held at the level of the heart is one part of the correct technique.

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