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Why is important to match the appropriate size of blood pressure cuff to the person's arm and shape and not to the person's age? a. using a cuff that is too narrow will give a false reading that is high
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Why is important to match the appropriate size of blood pressure cuff to the person's arm and shape and not to the person's age?

a. using a cuff that is too narrow will give a false reading that is high
b. using a cuff that is too wide will give a false reading that is low
c. using a cuff that is too narrow will give a false reading that is low
d. using a cuff that is too wide will give a false reading that is high?

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A. A cuff that is too narrow will give a false reading that is high.

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