In the palpatory method of blood pressure determination,instead of listening for the blood flow sounds,light to moderate pressure is used over the artery as the pressure in the cuff is released.When will the nurse read the pressure from the sphygmomanometer?
A) When the cuff is applied
B) When the cuff is being deflated
C) When the first pulsation is felt
D) When the second pulsation is felt
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