Question

Which error will result in false high diastolic readings while measuring a client's blood pressure during a physical examination?

Answer 1

 The  error  that  will  result  in  false  high  diastolic  readings when examining  client  blood  pressure  is Waiting less  than  one to  two  minute  before  repeating  the  blood  pressure on  the  same  arm.  In  addition  the  use  of  incorrectly  size cuff  can also  a an  error.  the  cuff  which  is  large    will give  false  reading