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what is the difference between assessing blood pressure by auscultation and assessing blood pressure by palpation?

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The difference between assessing blood pressure by auscultation and assessing blood pressure by palpation is by using a stethoscope for auscultation and for palpation is just using fingers to palpate the radial pulse. Both can give the diastolic and systolic pressure. 
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