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A "large adult" blood pressure cuff is appropriate for a patient with an arm

circumference of:
Select one:
a. 8 to 10 inches.
b. 10 1/2 to 13 inches.
c. 13 1/2 to 17 inches.
d. 17 1/2 to 20 inches.

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Final answer:

The appropriate arm circumference for a "large adult" blood pressure cuff is 13 1/2 to 17 inches.


Step-by-step explanation:

A "large adult" blood pressure cuff is appropriate for a patient with an arm circumference of 13 1/2 to 17 inches.


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