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

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In adults,the last audible sound indicates diastolic pressure best.When a variance greater than 10 to 12 mm Hg exists between phases IV and V,record both phases along with the systolic reading .

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