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Question 1 of 10 :

The nurse is preparing to measure the blood pressure of a 5-year-old child. Which action should the nurse take to ensure measurement accuracy?

A Choose a cuff with a bladder width covering 20% of the upper arm.

B Ensure the cuff bladder length encircles 80% to 100% of the arm circumference.

C Deflate the cuff rapidly at a rate of 10 mmHg per second.

D Position the client’s arm above the level of the right atrium.

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