The nurse is caring for a patient with a highly contagious infection.Which is the appropriate type of blood pressure cuff to use when caring for this patient?

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The nurse should use a disposable vinyl blood pressure cuff to take the blood pressure of a patient with a highly contagious infection.An electronic vital signs monitor or soft cloth cuff should not be used as it may spread the infection to other patients.A Doppler ultrasound device would not be appropriate.

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