Which of the following statements is true regarding thigh pressure?
A) Auscultate either the popliteal or femoral vessels to obtain a thigh pressure.
B) The best position to measure thigh pressure is the supine position with the knee slightly bent.
C) If the blood pressure in the arm is high in an adolescent,compare it with the thigh pressure.
D) The thigh pressure is lower than that in the arm due to distance away from the heart and the size of the popliteal vessels.
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