Place the following steps in the correct order to assess for Trousseau's sign. Select all that apply.

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Place the following steps in the correct order to assess for Trousseau's sign.  Select all that apply.

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To assess for Trousseau's sign, the following steps should be taken in order:
A) Place a blood pressure cuff above the antecubital space.
B) Inflate the cuff.
C) Note a point greater than systolic blood pressure.
D) Wait 2-5 minutes.
E) Observe for carpal spasms in the patient's hands and fingers.

Place the Following Steps in the Correct Order to Assess